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

"What is know is that it was acquired by a legal predecessor of the consignor in the 1960s and went to the current owner through three successive inheritances."

From BBC

A Christie's spokesperson said: "Decisions relating to sales remain confidential between Christie's and our consignors."

From Reuters

However, they are also permitted to rely only on what they are told by a trusted consignor - the technical term for a sender.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Doyle Auction House declined to comment, citing a company policy against discussing consignors.

From Seattle Times

However, the auction house said a consignor had purchased the discarded items in February.

From Los Angeles Times