chummage

Definitions

1. The lodging of several people in a single apartment.
   UK, obsolete, slang, uncountable, usually
2. A fee paid by a prisoner to be able to lodge in shared rooms within a prison.
   UK, obsolete, slang, uncountable, usually

Examples

“What will you take⟳ to be paid out?’ said the butcher. ‘The regular chummage is two–and–six. Will you take⟳ three bob?’ ‘And a bender,’ suggested the clerical gentleman. ‘Well, I don’t mind⟳ that; it’s only twopence a piece more,’ said Mr. Martin. ‘What do you say⟳, now? We’ll pay⟳ you out for three–and–sixpence a week. Come⟳!’”

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