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harbourage

harbourage is the alternative form of harborage.

Meaning of harborage

Noun

harborage (countable and uncountable, plural harborages)

  1. (US) A place for refuge for a vessel.
  2. (US) A condition on land favorable to infestation by animals considered pests.
    • A. The exterior of the premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all nuisances, unsanitary conditions and fire or safety hazards in the public areas and any of the foregoing shall be removed and abated promptly by the owner or manager.
      B. Without limiting the generality of...2016, Jersey City, N.J. Code of Ordinances § 254-43. - Maintenance of exterior of premises
  3. A place of shelter or entertainment.

Forms of harbourage

pluralharbourages

Origin of harbourage

From harbour + -age.

Questions about harbourage

What is harbourage the alternative form of?
Harbourage is the alternative form of harborage.

Words near harbourage in the dictionary

  1. harbour of refuge
  2. harbour porpoise
  3. harbour porpoises
  4. harbour seal
  5. harbour seals
  6. harbourage
  7. harbourages
  8. harboured
  9. harbourer
  10. harbourers
  11. harbourest

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