expressage

[ ik-spres-ij ]

/ ɪkˈsprɛs ɪdʒ /

the business of transmitting parcels, money, etc., by express.

the charge for such transmission.

Origin of expressage

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; express + -age

This plan would save time, and also the cost of crating and expressage if done at Tarrytown.

Natalie: A Garden Scout |Lillian Elizabeth Roy
The charge for expressage may be either paid by shipper or collected from the consignee.

The Express Companies of the United States |Bert Benedict
The set was offered to the churches for five dollars: the actual cost of reproduction and expressage.

The Americanization of Edward Bok |Edward William Bok
A guest was never permitted to pay for anything; expressage, laundry and all incidentals were as free as air.

Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War |Mrs. Eugenia Dunlap Potts

When delivered from the publishers, carriage, either postage or expressage, is an extra charge.

Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama |Walter L. Fleming

expressage

/ (ɪkˈsprɛsɪdʒ) /

the conveyance of merchandise by express

the fee charged for such conveyance