▪ I. wantage2 U.S. Comm.
(ˈwɒntɪdʒ)
[f. want v. + -age.]
Deficiency, shortage.
| 1828–32 Webster, Wantage, deficiency; that which is wanting. 1888–9 New York Produce Exchange Report 256 (Cent.) Inspectors and Gaugers shall make a detailed return..of each lot inspected, showing..the gauge, wantage, proof, and number of proof gallons. |
▪ II. wantage
obs. Sc. form of vantage.