metage

Example Sentences

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It is now proposed to deprive the Corporation of the funds realized by these metage dues.

From The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by Allen, William Ferneley

The metage dues are therefore as much their property as an hereditary estate is that of its acknowledged proprietor.

From The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by Allen, William Ferneley

In the first place it is proposed to take away "all such right of metage of any grain, fruit, wares, or merchandise as the Corporation is entitled to by custom, charter, or otherwise."

From The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by Allen, William Ferneley

Under William IV., however, the coal duties were fixed at one shilling per ton in lieu of metage, and an additional one penny per ton was allowed for the expenses of the market.

From The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges by Allen, William Ferneley