A fee charged for the release of an animal from a pound. Also figurative. Cf. poundlaw, n.1
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释义 | society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > ransom > [noun] > fee for release from pound (5) poundlanec1280 A fee charged for the release of an animal from a pound. Also figurative. Cf. poundlaw, n.1 poundlaw1541 A fine or charge for the keeping of impounded cattle or goods; = poundlane, n. poindlaw1553 = poundlaw, n.1 poundage1554 The action or right of impounding stray or trespassing animals; the charge levied upon the owner of animals or other assets which have been impounded. pound fee1829 a fee paid to secure the release of cattle or goods from a pound. |
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