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fraughtage

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfɹɔːtɪd͡ʒ/

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noun

Meaning 1

freight; cargo

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, uncountable

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • c. 1610-1614, William Rowley (attributed), A New Wonder, a Woman Never Vexed our ships are so near return, as laden on the Downs with such a wealthy fraughtage.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From fraught + -age.