poundage
poundage Lexical Profile
poundage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The weight of something expressed in pounds; in informal contexts, a person's body weight or excess body weight.
"The freight company calculates shipping costs based on the total poundage of the cargo."
British A commission, fee, tax, or charge calculated at a fixed rate per pound of sterling value or per pound of weight.
"The post office charged a small poundage for issuing the postal order."
In archery, the draw weight of a bow, measured in pounds of force required to pull the bowstring to a standard draw length.
"Beginners should start with a lower poundage on their recurve bow to develop proper shooting form."
• Rhymes for poundage
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 14th century, formed in Middle English from the noun 'pound' and the French-derived suffix '-age', originally referring to an English customs duty levied per pound of imported or exported merchandise.