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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Porterage,) Porturadg, Portrage, n. (e.m.E. and late ME porterage (1437–8), porter-work or a fee for this.) —1672 Haigs of Bemersyde 475.
Of portrages 04 00 00. It. on wather glase 01 00 00 1684 Misc. Bann. C. III 341.
To porturadg of the two great caisses £0 7 0
