poundage

  1. Noun.  (countable) a charge based on the weight of something in pounds.
  2. Noun.  (countable) a charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling.
  3. Noun.  (countable) a weight measured in pounds.
  4. Noun.  (countable) a fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release.
  5. Noun.  (uncountable) the keeping of an animal in a pound.

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