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(im′pōst′)

noun

a tax; esp., a duty on imported goods
Horse Racing the weight assigned to a horse in a handicap race

Origin: OFr < ML impostus < L impositus, pp. of imponere: see impose

transitive verb

to classify (imported goods) in order to assess the proper taxes

noun

the top part of a pillar, pier, or wall supporting an arch

Origin: Fr imposte < It imposta < L impositus: see impost

See impost in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something, such as a tax or duty, that is imposed.
Sports The weight a horse must carry in a handicap race.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Medieval Latin impostum

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , neuter of impostus

Origin: , variant of impositus

Origin: , past participle of impōnere, to place upon; see impose

noun

The uppermost part of a column or pillar supporting an arch.

Origin:

Origin: French imposte

Origin: , from Italian imposta

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , feminine past participle of impōnere, to place upon; see impose

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