Carriage. Also, an act of loading. Obsolete.

The action of lade, v.; the loading of a ship with its cargo; the bailing or ladling out of water, etc. bill of lading (see bill, n.3 compounds 1).

The action of load, v.; the placing of a load or cargo in a vehicle, vessel, etc. †bill of loading = bill of lading (see bill, n.3 compounds 1).

The action of charge, v., in various senses.