"Poundage" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH

In praotioo. An allowance to the sheriff of so much in the pound upon the amount levlcd under an execution. Bowe v. Campbell, 2 Clv. Proc. R. (N. Y.) 234

The sum allowed to a sheriff or other officer upon the
amount realized by an execution; -- estimated in England, and formerly
in the United States, at so much of the pound.

Confinement of cattle, or other animals, in a public
pound.

A charge paid for the release of impounded cattle.

A sum deducted from a pound, or a certain sum paid for
each pound; a commission.

To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by
poundage.

A subsidy of twelve pence in the pound, formerly granted
to the crown on all goods exported or imported, and if by aliens, more.