impost1
Syllabification: (im·post)
Pronunciation: /ˈimˌpōst/
Definition of impost
noun
Origin:
mid 16th century: from French (earlier form of impôt), from medieval Latin impostus, from Latin impositus, past participle of imponere (see impose)
mid 16th century: from French (earlier form of impôt), from medieval Latin impostus, from Latin impositus, past participle of imponere (see impose)