quarterage

Example Sentences

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If they did not pay quarterage some of our salaries would be very short.

From Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7 by Holley, Marietta

But beyond the regular "quarterage" they appreciated the need of "presents."

From Elizabeth: the Disinherited Daughter By E. Ben Ez-er by Hitchcock, Elizabeth Arnold

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 Bell, Edward Allen

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

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