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dunnage
[ duhn-ij ]
noun
- baggage or personal effects.
- loose material laid beneath or wedged among objects carried by ship or rail to prevent injury from chafing or moisture, or to provide ventilation.
verb (used with object)
, dun·naged, dun·nag·ing.
- to cover or pack with dunnage.
dunnage
/ ˈdʌnɪdʒ /
noun
- loose material used for packing cargo
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dunnage1
1615–25; earlier dynnage; compare Anglo-Latin dennagium dunnage; of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dunnage1
C14: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences
I've been thinkin' over you b'yes, an' as ye hain't no dunnage wit' ye, I'm thinkin' ye'll be workin' fer yer board an' room.
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Joak had removed his dunnage down aboard the schooner and lived on her with some of the men.
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You neglected to leave my dunnage at the mission; Miss Parker.
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The engineer of the accommodation had whistled for Gordonia, and Tom was gathering his dunnage.
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With him he brought infinite luggage—everything from a steamer roll to a canvas dunnage bag, all of it portable.
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