Chummage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chummage is a noun meaning (obsolete, UK, slang) The lodging of several people in a single apartment.
Meaning
(obsolete, UK, slang) The lodging of several people in a single apartment.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, UK, slang) A fee paid by a prisoner to be able to lodge in shared rooms within a prison.
Example Sentences
What will you take to be paid out?’ said the butcher. ‘The regular chummage is two–and–six. Will you take three bob?’ ‘And a bender,’ suggested the clerical gentleman. ‘Well, I don’t mind that; it’s only twopence a piece more,’ said Mr. Martin. ‘What do you say, now? We’ll pay you out for three–and–sixpence a week. Come!’
Word Forms
- chummages
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chumship, churme, slum, rummage, jumble, shumacking.
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