dunnage

American

[duhn-ij] / ˈdʌn ɪdʒ /

noun

baggage or personal effects.
loose material laid beneath or wedged among objects carried by ship or rail to prevent injury from chafing or moisture, or to provide ventilation.

verb (used with object)

dunnaged, dunnaging

to cover or pack with dunnage.

dunnage British

/ ˈdʌnɪdʒ /

noun

loose material used for packing cargo

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Etymology

Origin of dunnage

1615–25; earlier dynnage; compare Anglo-Latin dennagium dunnage; of obscure origin

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