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lighterage
noun ligh·ter·age \ˈlī-tə-rij\
Definition of LIGHTERAGE
1
: the loading, unloading, or transportation of goods by means of a lighter
2
: a price paid for lightering
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First Known Use of LIGHTERAGE
15th century
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