chummage

Noun

UK obsolete slang uncountable usually

(obsolete, UK, slang) The lodging of several people in a single apartment. / (obsolete, UK, slang) A fee paid by a prisoner to be able to lodge in shared rooms within a prison.

Japanese Meaning

（古語、英国のスラング）複数の人が一つのアパートに同居すること、またはそのための宿泊施設。 / （古語、英国のスラング）受刑者が共同の部屋に滞在するために支払う料金。

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During the 1920s, chummage was common among artists who pooled money to rent a single flat.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

1920年代には、複数人で一つのアパートを借りて生活する共同下宿が芸術家の間で一般的だった。

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Sense（1）

(obsolete, UK, slang) The lodging of several people in a single apartment.

Sense（2）

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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chummages

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