consignor

[ kuhn-sahy-ner, kon-sahy-nawr ]

noun

1. a person or company that consigns goods, merchandise, etc.

consignor

/ kənˈsaɪnə; ˌkɒnsaɪˈnɔː; kənˈsaɪnə /

noun

1. a person, enterprise, etc, that consigns goods

Word History and Origins

Origin of consignor¹

First recorded in 1780–90; consign + -or ²

Example Sentences

If cranes or other loading appliances belonging to the Railway are used by Consignor or Consignee, a charge of 3d.

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It is therefore but just that the consignor and consignee should have the benefit of the reduced cost of such shipments.

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In no case, I believe, did the Confederate Government appear as the shipper or consignor.

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But until the goods are resold they remain the consignor's and at his risk.

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The usual plan is to file alphabetically, under the name of the consignor, first grouping by railroads.

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