1. Plural of barrelage; a duty or tax formerly levied on goods sold by the barrel, or the amount of such tax.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly British
2. The capacity or contents of barrels; the amount of liquid or goods measured in barrels.
Usage: archaic

Examples

• Medieval merchants had to pay barrelages on wine and ale sold in their markets.
• The barrelages collected at the port contributed significantly to the crown's revenue.
• Records show that barrelages were assessed differently depending on the type of commodity.
• The abolition of barrelages in the 17th century simplified trade regulations.