STALLAGE

Etymology

Noun

stallage (countable and uncountable, plural stallages)

(obsolete) The erection and use of a stall at a fair or market.

(obsolete) The dues levied for the erection and use of a stall at a fair or market.

(obsolete) dung of cattle or horses, mixed with straw

Anagrams

• Steagall, gallates, tallages

Source: Wiktionary


Stall"age, n. Etym: [Cf. OF.estallange, of German origin. See Stall, n. ]

1. (Eng. Law)

Definition: The right of erecting a stalls in fairs; rent paid for a stall.

2. Dung of cattle or horses, mixed with straw. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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