Freight

(frāt), n. [A later form of fraught, q. v.]

1. That with which any thing is fraught or laden for transportation; lading; cargo, especially of a ship; also of a car on a railway, or the like; as, a freight of cotton; a full freight; freight will be paid for by the ton.
2. That which is paid for the transportation of merchandise; the sum agreed or paid for the hire or use of a ship, in whole or in part. Kent.

(frāt), v. t. [imp. & p. p. FREIGHTED; p. pr. & vb. n. FREIGHTING.]

1. To load with goods, as a ship, or vehicle of any kind, for transporting them from one place to another; as, to freight a ship; to freight a car.
2. To load or burden. Shak.