porterage

noun

por·​ter·​age ˈpȯr-tə-rij How to pronounce porterage (audio)
: a porter's work
also : the charge for it

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of porterage was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Porterage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porterage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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