First Known Use: 15th century
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1surcharge
transitive verb sur·charge \ˈsər-ˌchärj\
Definition of SURCHARGE
1
a : overcharge b : to charge an extra fee c : to show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
2
British : overstock
3
: to fill or load to excess <the atmosphere…was surcharged with war hysteria — H. A. Chippendale>
4
a : to mark a surcharge on (a stamp) b : overprint <surcharge a banknote>
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Origin of SURCHARGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French surcharger, from sur- + charger to load, charge — more at charge
Related to SURCHARGE
- Synonyms
- gouge, soak, sting, overcharge
- Antonyms
- undercharge
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Rhymes with SURCHARGE
2surcharge
noun
: an amount of money that must be paid in addition to the regular price
Full Definition of SURCHARGE
1
a : an additional tax, cost, or impost b : an extra fare <a sleeping car surcharge> c : an instance of surcharging an account
2
: an excessive load or burden
3
: the action of surcharging : the state of being surcharged
4
a (1) : an overprint on a stamp; specifically : one that alters the denomination (2) : a stamp bearing such an overprint b : an overprint on a currency note
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First Known Use of SURCHARGE
15th century
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