metage

1) A duty to be paid on goods measured by a ‘meter’.

1699 Every vessel of coals which comes from Hull to Beverley either to be sold or delivered shall be measured by the common Metter of the town. Penalty 10s by every owner who shall refuse such mettage to be made.

places Beverley
dates 1699

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