1. plural of agiотage; the practice of exchanging or dealing in foreign currency or bills of exchange, often at a premium or discount.
Usage: finance; archaic or formal
2. plural of agiотage; speculative dealings or manipulation in stocks, securities, or financial instruments.
Usage: finance; archaic or formal

Examples

• The merchant engaged in agiotages to profit from fluctuations in exchange rates.
• Agiotages were common among financiers during periods of currency instability.
• The bank's agiotages in foreign bills generated substantial revenue.
• Speculators relied on agiotages to capitalize on market volatility.
• Historical records document extensive agiotages during the colonial trade era.