TONNAGE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship

Categories: Duty, Tariff

Synonyms

Tunnage, Tonnage duty, Tonnage

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "tonnage" comes from Old French tonnage.

🧩 Fun Fact

Anglo-Norman French was a unique dialect that developed in England after the Norman invasion.

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