standage

noun

stand·​age

ˈstandij

plural -s

1

British

a

: space or permission for standing

standage for cattle

standage for bicycles

b

: a charge for permission to stand

2

British : a reservoir in which water accumulates at the bottom of a mine : sump

Word History

Etymology

stand entry 1 + -age

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