quarterage [kwawr-ter-ij] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for quarterage on Thesaurus.com noun
- the act of providing troops with living accommodations.
- the cost of such accommodations.
- a shelter or lodging.
- a quarterly payment, charge, or allowance.
Origin of quarterage 1350–1400; Middle English. See quarter, -age Related Words for quarterage shed, sanctuary, dwelling, house, hut, shack, apartment, safety, lodging, home, asylum, haven, refuge, tent, condo, shield, covert, crib, guard, defense Examples from the Web for quarterage Historical Examples of quarterage
At noon home to dinner, where my uncle Thomas with me to receive his quarterage.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete
Samuel Pepys
The quarterage in this Company is paid on the quantity of malt consumed by its members.
Walter Thornbury
After being served with wafers and spiced wine, the masters went among the guests and gathered the quarterage.
Walter Thornbury
One grand objection against this proposal is, how you will oblige people to pay either their subscription or their quarterage.
Daniel Defoe
What did she care for a trifle like quarterage while she was able to support both herself and her husband?
Thomas Aiken Goodwin
British Dictionary definitions for quarterage quarterage noun
- an allowance or payment made quarterly
- rare shelter or lodging