Shipper
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
One who ships or puts goods on board of a vessel, to be carried to another place during her voyage. In general the shipper is bound to pay for the hire of the vessel or the freight of the goods; 1 Bouvier, Inst. n.
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Relating to ships; as, shipping Interests, shipping affairs, shipping business, shipping concerns. Putting on board a ship or vessel, or receiving on board a ship or vessel. Webster, Diet.; Worcester, Diet See Ship; Ship’s Papers.