Definitions of supercargo [ˌsu pərˈkɑr goʊ, ˈsu pərˌkɑr-]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) supercargo
a merchant-ship officer who is in charge of the cargo and the commercial concerns of the voyage.

Etymology: (1690–1700; < Sp sobrecargo, with sobre- over (< L super) Latinized; see cargo)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) supercargo
an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) supercargo
an officer or person in a merchant ship, whose duty is to manage the sales, and superintend the commercial concerns, of the voyage

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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

1. supercargo
Personnel that accompany cargo on board a ship for the purpose of accomplishing en route maintenance and security.

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