poundage

Meanings

1. A charge based on the weight of something in pounds.
2. A charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling.
3. A weight measured in pounds.
4. Weight, especially body weight.

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

1. a fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release
2. the keeping of an animal in a pound

Etymology

From pound + -age.