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- [dih-mur-ij]
- /dɪˈmɜr ɪdʒ/
- /dɪˈmʌr.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-mur-ij]
- /dɪˈmɜr ɪdʒ/
Definitions of demurrage word
- noun demurrage the delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc, caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc, before the time of scheduled departure 3
- noun demurrage the extra charge required as compensation for such delay 3
- noun demurrage a fee charged by the Bank of England for changing bullion into notes 3
- noun demurrage the compensation payable to a carrier of freight whose vehicle or vessel is delayed, as by failure to load or unload the freight within the time allowed 3
- noun demurrage the delay itself 3
- noun demurrage the detention in port of a vessel by the shipowner, as in loading or unloading, beyond the time allowed or agreed upon. 1
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Origin of demurrage
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; demur + -age
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Parts of speech for Demurrage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demurrage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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