quarterage

Example Sentences

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After being served with wafers and spiced wine, the masters went among the guests and gathered the quarterage.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

What did she care for a trifle like quarterage while she was able to support both herself and her husband?

From The Heroic Women of Early Indiana Methodism: An Address Delivered Before the Indiana Methodist Historical Society by Goodwin, T. A. (Thomas Aiken)

The boys pay a quarterage not exceeding £2.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

The quarterage in this Company is paid on the quantity of malt consumed by its members.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

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 Harris, Corra