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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The party that consigns.
2. 2
   the person who delivers over or commits merchandise wordnet
3. 3
   The party that provides merchandise for consignment sale.

   "The two joined Mr. Hook and the consigner at dinner to discuss the sale and then returned to the house."

Synonyms

All synonyms

consignor

Example

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"The two joined Mr. Hook and the consigner at dinner to discuss the sale and then returned to the house."

Etymology

From consign + -er.

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