impost

noun (1)

im·post | \ ˈim-ˌpōst

Definition of impost

(Entry 1 of 2)

: something imposed or levied : tax

impost

noun (2)

Definition of impost (Entry 2 of 2)

: a block, capital, or molding from which an arch springs — see arch illustration

Noun (1)

Middle French, from Medieval Latin impositum, from Latin, neuter of impositus, past participle of imponere

Noun (2)

French imposte, ultimately from Latin impositus

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