Definition of Baggage

1. Noun. Cases used to carry belongings when traveling.

Exact synonyms: Luggage
Specialized synonyms: Bag, Grip, Suitcase, Traveling Bag, Travelling Bag, Dressing Case, Hand Luggage, Hatbox, Imperial, Satchel, Trunk
Generic synonyms: Case
Terms within: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold, Strap
Derivative terms: Lug

2. Noun. A worthless or immoral woman.
Generic synonyms: Adult Female, Woman

3. Noun. The portable equipment and supplies of an army.
Specialized synonyms: Impedimenta
Generic synonyms: Equipage, Materiel

Definition of Baggage

1. n. The clothes, tents, utensils, and provisions of an army.

Definition of Baggage

1. luggage [n -S] - See also: luggage

Medical Definition of Baggage

1. 1. The clothes, tents, utensils, and provisions of an army. "The term itself is made to apply chiefly to articles of clothing and to small personal effects." 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) The English usually call this luggage. 3. Purulent matter. 4. Trashy talk. 5. A man of bad character. 6. A woman of loose morals; a prostitute. "A disreputable, daring, laughing, painted French baggage." (Thackeray) 7. A romping, saucy girl. Origin: F. Bagage, from OF. Bague bungle. In senses 6 and 7 cf. F. Bagasse a prostitute. See Bag. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Baggage

bagarres
bagascosis
bagass
bagasse
bagasses
bagassosis
bagassosis
bagatelle
bagatelles
Bagdad
bagel
bagels
bagful
bagfuls
baggage (current term)
baggage (current term)
baggageman
baggages
baggage car
bagged
Baggenstoss change
bagger
baggers
baggie
baggier
baggies
baggiest
baggily
bagginess
bagginesses

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