BAGGAGE

n.

7 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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

2.
n.

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.

3.
n.

Purulent matter. [Obs.] Barrough.

4.
n.

Trashy talk. [Obs.] Ascham.

5.
n.

A man of bad character. [Obs.] Holland.

6.
n.

A woman of loose morals; a prostitute. A disreputable, daring, laughing, painted French baggage. Thackeray.

7.
n.

A romping, saucy girl. [Playful] Goldsmith.