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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Baggage \Bag"gage\, n. [F. bagage from OF bague bungle. In senses 6 and 7 cf F. bagasse a prostitute. See {Bag}, n.] 1. The clothes, tents, utensils, and provisions of an army. Note: ``The term itself is made to apply chiefly to articles of clothing and to small personal effects.'' --Farrow. 2. The trunks, valises, satchels, etc., which a traveler carries with him on a journey; luggage. The baronet's baggage on the roof of the coach. --Thackeray. We saw our baggage following below. --Johnson. Note: The English usually call this luggage. 3. Purulent matter. [Obs.] --Barrough. 4. Trashy talk. [Obs.] --Ascham. 5. A man of bad character. [Obs.] --Holland. 6. A woman of loose morals; a prostitute. A disreputable, daring, laughing, painted French baggage. --Thackeray. 7. A romping, saucy girl. [Playful] --Goldsmith. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: baggage n 1: used to carry belongings when traveling [syn: {luggage}] 2: a worthless or immoral woman
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