dunnage

[ duhn-ij ]

noun

1. baggage or personal effects.
2. 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.

1. to cover or pack with dunnage.

dunnage

/ ˈdʌnɪdʒ /

noun

1. loose material used for packing cargo

Word History and Origins

Origin of dunnage¹

1615–25; earlier dynnage; compare Anglo-Latin dennagium dunnage; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of dunnage¹

C14: of uncertain origin

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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