“pierage”的英英意思

单词 pierage
释义 pierage|ˈpɪərɪdʒ|
[f. pier n.2 + -age.]
a. The use of, or privilege of using, a pier or wharf (obs.).
b. The toll or fee paid for this; wharfage.
c1599in J. J. Cartwright Chapters Hist. Yorks. (1872) 273 The fees due for anchorage and perage.1656Blount Glossogr., Peerage, which word may also signifie an Imposition for maintenance of a Sea-peer.1809R. Langford Introd. Trade 134 Pierage, money paid for the use of a pier or wharf.1894Manch. Even. News 7 Nov. 2/7 Vessels entering the port..will only be charged a moderate pierage.

 

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