Lastage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lastage is a noun meaning (obsolete) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.
Meaning
(obsolete) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A tax on wares sold by the last.
- (obsolete) The lading of a ship; ballast.
- (obsolete) Room for stowing goods, as in a ship.
Example Sentences
The better regulation of lastage and ballastage in the Thames.
All maner of shyppes[…]shall brynge with them all theyr lastage of good stones.
Word Forms
- lastages
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lowage, last, tailage, tronage, porterage, charge.
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