stallage

noun

stall·​age

-lij,

-lēj

plural -s

1

English law : the right of erecting a stall in a fair

2

English law : rent or toll paid for a stall

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French estalage, from Old French, from estal place, stand, stall + -age (decoy)

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