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 ] ☞ “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 ] ☞ 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 ] |