ferriage

[ fer-ee-ij ]

/ ˈfɛr i ɪdʒ /

conveyance or transportation by a ferryboat.

the fare charged for ferrying.

Origin of ferriage

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at ferry, -age

The matter of ferriage was a most important item on pioneer roads as indicated by the Act of Congress quoted.

Historic Highways of America (Vol. 11) |Archer Butler Hulbert
The ferriage shall then be paid by the owners of the runaways.

Fugitive Slaves |Marion Gleason McDougall
His father, by accident, neglected to furnish him the money with which to pay his ferriage.

Hidden Treasures |Harry A. Lewis
The opportunity afforded by the ferriage was seized by me to write appealing letters to the Commandant at 1887.

In Darkest Africa, Vol. 1; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria |Henry Morton Stanley

These placed corn in the mouth of the corpse, together with some money as ferriage for the Maya Charon.

The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 2 |Hubert Howe Bancroft

ferriage

/ (ˈfɛrɪɪdʒ) /

transportation by ferry

the fee charged for passage on a ferry