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Webster 1913 Edition

Stowage

Stow′age

,
Noun.
1.
The act or method of stowing;
as, the
stowage
of provisions in a vessel
.
2.
Room in which things may be stowed.
Cook.
In every vessel is
stowage
for immense treasures.
Addison.
3.
The state of being stowed, or put away.
“To have them in safe stowage.”
Shak.
4.
Things stowed or packed.
Beau. & Fl.
5.
Money paid for stowing goods.

Webster 1828 Edition

Stowage

STOWAGE

,
Noun.
1.
The act or operation of placing in a suitable position; or the suitable disposition of several things together. The stowage of a ships cargo to advantage requires no little skill. It is of great consequence to make good stowage. [This is the principal use of the word.]
2.
Room for the reception of things to be reposited.
In every vessel there is stowage for immense treasures.
3, The state of being laid up. I am curious to have the plate and jewels in safe stowage.
4.
Money paid for stowing goods. [Little used.]

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