The merchandise a ship is freighted with.
·noun The lading or freight of a ship or other vessel; the goods, merchandise, or whatever is convey...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A term used by thieves, when they are disappointed in the value of their booty. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
The master of every coasting-vessel is required to keep a cargo-book, stating the name of the ship, ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
, otherwise deck-load (which see). ...
A person charged with the accounts and disposal of the cargo, and all other commercial affairs in th...