What does lastage mean?
Lastage means (obsolete) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will..
Lastage
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.
- (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.
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Antonyms for lastage
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Word Forms
- lastages
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The better regulation of lastage and ballastage in the Thames.
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