释义 |
▪ I. wantage2 U.S. Comm.|ˈwɒntɪdʒ| [f. want v. + -age.] Deficiency, shortage.
1828–32Webster, Wantage, deficiency; that which is wanting. 1888–9New York Produce Exchange Report 256 (Cent.) Inspectors and Gaugers shall make a detailed return..of each lot inspected, showing..the gauge, wantage, proof, and number of proof gallons. ▪ II. wantage obs. Sc. form of vantage. |