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Definition of Baggage
1. Noun. Cases used to carry belongings when traveling.
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.
3. Noun. The portable equipment and supplies of an army.
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)