rare. [f. STEVEDORE sb. + -AGE.] The charge for loading and unloading cargoes.
1860. Merc. Mar. Mag., VII. 73. Stevedorage,… 8d per box.
1870. N. Y. Times, 10 July, 5/4. Quarantine laws being used as a pretext and in the interest of parties having the contract for lightering, stevedorage, &c.
