1. plural of expressage; the business or service of transporting goods or parcels by express delivery
Usage: archaic or historical; chiefly North American
2. charges or fees paid for express transportation or delivery of goods
Usage: archaic or historical

Examples

• The expressages for shipping the package overnight were higher than standard rates.
• In the 19th century, expressages were a common way to send valuables across the country.
• The merchant paid the expressages to ensure timely delivery of the goods.
• Various expressages operated between major cities during the frontier era.