"proppage" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From prop + -age. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|prop|age}} prop + -age Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} proppage (uncountable)
  1. (rare) That which props or supports. Tags: rare, uncountable
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