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Word: Primage
Speech Type: Noun
late 15th century. Apparently from post-classical Latin primagium payment for loading or unloading, of uncertain origin
Originally: a customary payment to the master and crew of a ship for loading and taking care of the cargo. In later use also: a percentage added to a freight charge to cover the cost of loading or unloading a ship.
A duty paid to the local Trinity House society on goods brought into a particular port, especially Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
An additional or special customs duty on imported goods.
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