Meaning Of Poundage

n.

A sum deducted from a pound, or a certain sum paid for each pound; a commission.

n.

A subsidy of twelve pence in the pound, formerly granted to the crown on all goods exported or imported, and if by aliens, more.

n.

The sum allowed to a sheriff or other officer upon the amount realized by an execution; -- estimated in England, and formerly in the United States, at so much of the pound.

v. t.

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

n.

Confinement of cattle, or other animals, in a public pound.

n.

A charge paid for the release of impounded cattle.