A load or cargo; in some contexts, a tax or duty imposed on goods.
From Spanish 'carga,' meaning load or burden, derived from Latin 'carrus' (cart/wagon). The word entered English through trade with Spanish-speaking regions.
This word connects Spanish maritime trade routes to English—Spanish merchants brought not just goods but also new words for commerce and shipping!
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