I. ˈimˌpōst noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin impositum, from neuter of Latin impositus, past participle of imponere to put upon, impose — more at impose
1. : something imposed or levied : tax , tribute , duty
2. : the weight carried by a horse in a handicap race
II. transitive verb
: to classify (imports) in order to fix import duties
III. noun
Etymology: French imposte, from Middle French, from Old Italian imposta, from feminine of imposto (past participle of imporre to put upon, impose), from Latin impositus
: a block, capital, or molding (as of a pillar, pier, or wall) from which an arch springs — see arch illustration