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单词 lighterage
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lighteragen.

Brit. /ˈlʌɪt(ə)rɪdʒ/, U.S. /ˈlaɪdərɪdʒ/
Forms: see lighter n.1 and -age suffix; also 1600s lightradge, 1600s–1700s lytridge.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: lighter n.1, -age suffix.
Etymology: < lighter n.1 + -age suffix.
The process of loading, unloading, or transporting cargo by means of a lighter (lighter n.1); the charge made for this.
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society > travel > travel by water > transportation by water > [noun] > loading, unloading, or ferrying by lighter
lighterage1483
lightering1785
society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > [noun] > carriage of goods, etc. > by ship > for loading or unloading
lighterage1483
stevedorage1860
stevedoring1879
1483 in J. P. Collier Househ. Bks. John Duke of Norfolk & Thomas Earl of Surrey (1844) 370 Item, to Sergeaunt for lyterage, vj.d.
1621 Sir R. Boyle in Lismore Papers (1886) II. 13 The custome Lyteradg and impoesicons to be all born and defraied by me.
1673 Grand Concern Eng. Explained 60 Lighterage, Wharfage, and Cartage may cost per Chaldron 4 s.
1755 N. Magens Ess. Insurances I. 66 Lighterage for the unloading and Demorage.
1886 Pall Mall Gaz. 9 Dec. 12/2 Freight to Odessa, insurance, lighterage, and shipping charges.
1933 Times 23 Nov. (Royal ed.) 9/2 These Mills have a deep-water berth capable of receiving ocean-going vessels..thus doing away with the expense of lighterage.
2017 Energy & Power (Bangladesh) (Nexis) 31 Oct. Coal for the plants is planned to be supplied through lighterage from big ships to be anchored in the deep sea.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021).
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