U.S. Comm. [f. WANT v. + -AGE.] Deficiency, shortage.
1828–32. Webster, Wantage, deficiency; that which is wanting.
1888–9. New York Produce Exchange Report, 256 (Cent.). Inspectors and Gaugers shall make a detailed return … of each lot inspected, showing … the gauge, wantage, proof, and number of proof gallons.
