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Consigne vs Consignee - What's the difference?

consigne | consignee |

As nouns the difference between consigne and consignee

is that consigne is a countersign; a watchword while consignee is the person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.

consigne

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (military) A countersign; a watchword.
  • One who is ordered to keep within certain limits.
    • (Webster 1913) ----

    consignee

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.

    • Related terms

    * consignment * consignor