Keelage

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The right of demanding a duty or toll for a ship entering port. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The duty or toll charged for a ship entering port. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From keel + -age; compare French guillage, Medieval Latin killagium.

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