'baggage' definitions:

Definition of 'baggage'

(from WordNet)
noun
Cases used to carry belongings when traveling [syn: baggage, luggage]
noun
A worthless or immoral woman
noun
The portable equipment and supplies of an army

Definition of 'baggage'

From: 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]

Synonyms of 'baggage'

From: Moby Thesaurus

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