‖n. [ Ar. “fem. of baghl a mule.” Balfour. ] (Naut.) A two-masted Arab or Indian trading vessel, used in the Indian Ocean. [ 1913 Webster ]

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 ]

One who has charge of the baggage at a railway station or upon a line of public travel. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who takes care of baggage; a camp follower. [ Obs. ] Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]