quarterage
Example Sentences
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They suddenly remembered two grievances, one was a grievance of land tenure, the other was that a troop of soldiers was kept at free quarterage.
From The Little Manx Nation - 1891 by Sir Hall Caine
Of course George K. Hester did not locate after receiving that letter, and he left the quarterage for those to follow.
From The Heroic Women of Early Indiana Methodism: An Address Delivered Before the Indiana Methodist Historical Society by T. A. (Thomas Aiken) Goodwin
But beyond the regular "quarterage" they appreciated the need of "presents."
From Elizabeth: the Disinherited Daughter By E. Ben Ez-er by Elizabeth Arnold Hitchcock
Besides quarterage, there was an allowance for travelling and table expenses.
From The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada by J. George (John George) Hodgins
He was so elated over this victory that he apparently forgave William on the spot for his Dives sermon, and handed him ten dollars on quarterage to indicate the return of his good will.
From A Circuit Rider's Wife by Corra Harris
