baggage
NounSynonyms:
luggage
WordNet 3.0
Noun (3)
- cases used to carry belongings when travelingSynonyms: luggage
- a worthless or immoral woman
- the portable equipment and supplies of an army
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
baggage \bag"gage\ (b[a^]g"g[asl]j), n. [F. bagage, from OF. bague bundle. In senses 6 and 7 cf. F. bagasse a prostitute. See Bag, n.]
1.The clothes, tents, utensils, and provisions of an army. [1913 Webster]
Note: "The term itself is made to apply chiefly to articles of clothing and to small personal effects." --Farrow. [1913 Webster]
2.The trunks, valises, satchels, etc., which a traveler carries with him on a journey; luggage. [1913 Webster]
The baronet's baggage on the roof of the coach.— Thackeray.[1913 Webster]
We saw our baggage following below.— Johnson.[1913 Webster]
Note: The English usually call this luggage. [1913 Webster]
3.Purulent matter. [Obs.] --Barrough. [1913 Webster]
4.Trashy talk. [Obs.] --Ascham. [1913 Webster]
5.A man of bad character. [Obs.] --Holland. [1913 Webster]
6.A woman of loose morals; a prostitute. [1913 Webster]
A disreputable, daring, laughing, painted French baggage.— Thackeray.[1913 Webster]
7.A romping, saucy girl. [Playful] --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]