Poundage (noun)

A fee or tax for storing goods, especially for storing goods in a public weigh house.

Origin:

From middle english poundage, from pounden 'to weigh' + -age 'a charge or tax'.

Examples:

1. The merchants were required to pay a poundage fee for storing their goods in the weigh house.
2. The local government collected poundage fees as a source of revenue.
3. The amount of poundage varied depending on the size and type of goods being stored.
4. Many merchants chose to store their goods outside the city to avoid paying poundage fees.
5. The collection of poundage fees was closely monitored by the government to prevent fraud and abuse.