poundage

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noun

A charge based on the weight of something in pounds
A charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling
A weight measured in pounds
A fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release

verb

To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage.

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internment impoundment impounding pound poundworth pounder poundkeeper pfund ship-pound weight pound party pound shop quarter-pounder avoirdupois pound assay pound charge

Associated

tonnage quota customs postal commons reign duties parliament charles tax act money

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