winteragelocal.|ˈwɪntərɪdʒ| Also -idge. [f. winter v. + -age.] The action of wintering cattle; food or pasture for cattle in winter. 1828Craven Gloss., Winteridge..the same as average.1888Times 8 Nov. 5/6 [In Galway] ‘Winterage’ is land hired to place cattle on in the winter months.