v. 1) to deliver goods to a merchant to sell on behalf of the par...

early 15c., "to ratify by a sign or seal," from Middle French consigner (15c.), from Latin consignare "to seal, register," originally "to mark with a sign," from com- &qu [..]

1) To give goods to another to sell; profits from the sale are generally divided between the seller and the original owner. 2) To give goods to a carrier for delivery. 3) To give over to the custody o [..]

v. To entrust.

 to sign a common bond, to confederate.

to entrust (one's goods) to the possession of a dealer to be sold for profit or returned if unsold compare bail, entrust con·sign·ment n con·sign·or ...

(v) commit forever; commit irrevocably(v) give over to another for care or safekeeping(v) send to an address

To send or address goods to another.

to sign a common bond, to confederate

(transitive,business) To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping. (transitive) To entrust to the care of another. * Alexander Pope *: Atrides, parting for the Tro [..]