prisage

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Definition of prisage in English English dictionary

{n} a custom upon lawful prizes or wine

butlerage was substituted for this

An impression taken from anything, as from an engraved plate

A photographic copy, or positive picture, on prepared paper, as from a negative, or from a drawing on transparent paper

That which is produced by printing

A printed cloth; a fabric figured by stamping, especially calico or cotton cloth

A printed publication, more especially a newspaper or other periodical

The share of merchandise taken as lawful prize at sea which belongs to the king or admiral

A right belonging to the crown of England, of taking two tuns of wine from every ship importing twenty tuns or more, one before and one behind the mast

By charter of Edward I

Printed letters; the impression taken from type, as to excellence, form, size, etc

as, small print; large print; this line is in print

Hyphenation

pris·age