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demurrage
noun de·mur·rage \di-ˈmər-ij, -ˈmə-rij\
Definition of DEMURRAGE
1
: the detention of a ship by the freighter beyond the time allowed for loading, unloading, or sailing
2
: a charge for detaining a ship, freight car, or truck
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First Known Use of DEMURRAGE
1641
Rhymes with DEMURRAGE
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