Obs. rare–1. [f. IMPOST by substitution of EX- pref. for IM-.] A tax or duty on goods exported.
1643. Prynne, Sov. Power Parl., App. 166. Under which names Portages, Imposts, Exposts, Royalties, wrecks, forfeitures, and such like are comprehended.
Obs. rare–1. [f. IMPOST by substitution of EX- pref. for IM-.] A tax or duty on goods exported.
1643. Prynne, Sov. Power Parl., App. 166. Under which names Portages, Imposts, Exposts, Royalties, wrecks, forfeitures, and such like are comprehended.
