1. plural of ferriage; the act or business of transporting passengers or goods across a river, strait, or other body of water by ferry
Usage: chiefly historical or formal
2. plural of ferriage; the charge or fee paid for passage on a ferry
Usage: chiefly historical

Examples

• The ferriages across the river were managed by the local authority.
• Travelers paid their ferriages before boarding the vessel.
• Historical records show that ferriages varied depending on the cargo weight.
• The ferriages provided essential connections between the two towns.
• Merchants negotiated lower ferriages for bulk shipments.
• During the colonial period, ferriages were a significant source of revenue.