moorage
(ˈmʊərɪdʒ, ˈmɔərɪdʒ)
[f. moor v.1 + -age.]
1. The action or process of mooring; the condition of being moored; also a place for mooring.
| 1648 Earl of Westmorland Otia Sacra 162 She's come to Moorage, and there fast, To lie aside untill carin'd. 1682 Wheler Journ. Greece i. 25 It hath good Moorage, and is deep enough for Ships of any rate. 1887 Hall Caine Deemster xl, Since my coming to moorage there no boat had crossed its water. 1892 Daily News 30 May 2/3 There are spots where you may pay for moorage. |
2. Money paid for the use of moorings.
| a 1676 Hale Narr. Customes iv. in S. A. Moore Foreshore (1888) 344 Morage for ships, terrage, wharfage. 1868 Rep. Trial Appledore Harbour in Exeter & Plymouth Gaz. 13 Mar., The only custom he had proved was the right to come in, paying a certain moorage or postage. |