husbandage: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Rare / ObsoleteHistorical / Technical (Maritime Law)
Quick answer
What does “husbandage” mean?
A fee or commission paid to a ship's husband (the owner's agent) for managing the vessel's affairs in port.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A fee or commission paid to a ship's husband (the owner's agent) for managing the vessel's affairs in port.
The compensation or payment for the services of a ship's husband; historically, the management and associated costs of a vessel while in port.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No contemporary difference. The term is archaic in both varieties.
Connotations
Purely historical/technical with no modern emotional connotation.
Frequency
Extremely rare and found only in historical texts or specialized legal contexts. No significant frequency difference between regions.
Grammar
How to Use “husbandage” in a Sentence
The owner paid the husbandage to the agent.Husbandage was charged for managing the vessel.Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Historical business term for a specific maritime service fee.
Academic
Used in historical, legal, or economic studies of maritime trade.
Everyday
Not used in everyday modern English.
Technical
A precise term in historical maritime law and shipping management.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “husbandage”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “husbandage”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “husbandage”
- Using it to mean 'the state of being a husband'.
- Assuming it is a modern business term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is derived from an older meaning of 'husband' meaning 'manager' or 'steward', specifically of a ship.
No, it is an obsolete term. Modern equivalents would be 'agency fee' or 'management commission'.
It is a noun.
Only in historical texts, old legal documents related to shipping, or academic papers on maritime history.
A fee or commission paid to a ship's husband (the owner's agent) for managing the vessel's affairs in port.
Husbandage is usually historical / technical (maritime law) in register.
Husbandage: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhʌzbəndɪdʒ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhʌzbəndɪdʒ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a ship's HUSBAND (agent) managing its AGE (old affairs) in port for a fee.
Conceptual Metaphor
SHIP MANAGEMENT IS STEWARDSHIP (The 'husband' acts as a steward or manager of the vessel's resources).
Practice
Quiz
What is the meaning of 'husbandage'?