Emily Dickinson Lexicon

STOW'AGE, n.

1. The act or operation of placing in a suitable position; or the suitable disposition of several things together. The stowage of a ship's cargo to advantage requires no little skill. It is of great consequence to make good stowage. [This is the principal use of the word.]
2. Room for the reception of things to be reposited. In every vessel there is stowage for immense treasures. – Addison.
3. The state of being laid up. I am curious to have the plate and jewels in safe stowage.
4. Money paid for stowing goods. [Little used.]