Consigner

/kənˈsaɪnər/ noun

Definition

A person or company that consigns goods to another party; the sender of consigned merchandise.

Etymology

From consign + -er (agent suffix). Creates the parallel term for the one performing the action of consigning.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'consigner' and 'consignor' both exist as synonyms, but 'consignor' became the legal and official term, while 'consigner' is less formal.

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