Stōw'age, n.
n. 1. The act or operation of placing in a suitable position; or the suitable disposition of several things together.
Sense 2. Room for the reception of things to be reposited.
In every vessel, there is stowage for immense treasures. Addison.
Sense 3. The state of being laid up; as, he desires to have the plate and jewels in safe stowage.
Sense 4. Money paid for stowing goods. [Rare.]