impost

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[ im-pohst ]
/ ˈɪm poʊst /
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noun

a tax; tribute; duty.
a customs duty.
Horse Racing. the weight assigned to a horse in a race.

verb (used with object)

to determine customs duties on, according to the kind of imports.

Origin of impost

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1560–70; < Medieval Latin impostus a tax, noun use of Latin impostus, variant of impositus imposed; see imposition

OTHER WORDS FROM impost

im·post·er, noun

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Definition for impost (2 of 2)

impost 2
[ im-pohst ]
/ ˈɪm poʊst /

noun Architecture.

the point of springing of an arch; spring.
an architectural feature immediately beneath this point.

Origin of impost

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1655–65; < French imposte < Italian imposta < Latin: feminine of impostus (past participle); see impost1

Words related to impost

duty, levy, fee, weight, tax, custom, charge, toll, tribute, assessment, surtax

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British Dictionary definitions for impost (1 of 2)

impost 1
/ (ˈɪmpəʊst) /

noun

a tax, esp a customs duty
horse racing the specific weight that a particular horse must carry in a handicap race

verb

(tr) US to classify (imported goods) according to the duty payable on them

Derived forms of impost

imposter, noun

Word Origin for impost

C16: from Medieval Latin impostus tax, from Latin impositus imposed; see impose

British Dictionary definitions for impost (2 of 2)

impost 2
/ (ˈɪmpəʊst) /

noun

architect a member at the top of a wall, pier, or column that supports an arch, esp one that has a projecting moulding

Word Origin for impost

C17: from French imposte, from Latin impositus placed upon; see impose