rootage

English

Etymology

root +‎ -age

Noun

rootage (countable and uncountable, plural rootages)

  1. The process of forming roots.
  2. Roots collectively.
    • 1988 June, “Underground”, in Spin, page 32:
      Hampton delves into all sortsa cultural rootage — from country blues to smarmy Broadway show-tunage, combining them in a friendly, swinging way.
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