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por⋅ter⋅age

  [pawr-ter-ij, pohr-]
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–noun
1. the work of a porter or carrier.
2. the charge for such work.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see porter 1 , -age
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por·ter·age   (pôr'tər-ĭj, pōr'-)   
n.  

  1. The carrying of burdens or goods as done by porters.

  2. The charge for this activity.

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