quarterage
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The quarterage in this Company is paid on the quantity of malt consumed by its members.
From Old and New London Volume I by Walter Thornbury
When the Governors issued an advertisement for a Writing Master in 1792 they gave the salary as £30 but "as much more can be made by quarterage."
From A History of Giggleswick School From its Foundation, 1499 to 1912 by Edward Allen Bell
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
One grand objection against this proposal is, how you will oblige people to pay either their subscription or their quarterage.
From An Essay Upon Projects by Daniel Defoe
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
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