1impost1 (ˈɪmpəʊst
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Definitions
noun
- a tax, esp a customs duty
- horse racing the specific weight that a particular horse must carry in a handicap race
verb
- (tr) US to classify (imported goods) according to the duty payable on them
Alternative Forms
ˈimposter noun Word Origin
C16: from Medieval Latin impostus tax, from Latin impositus imposed; see impose
2impost2 (ˈɪmpəʊst)
Definitions
noun
- architecture a member at the top of a wall, pier, or column that supports an arch, esp one that has a projecting moulding
Word Origin
C17: from French imposte, from Latin impositus placed upon; see impose
