Shipper [ship-er]  

Shipper

  [ship-er]
A shipper can be:

  • Someone who prepares goods for shipment, by packaging, labeling, and arranging for transit, or who coordinates the transport of goods
  • Shipping (fandom), someone who supports a fictional romantic relationship, usually on the Internet

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