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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Luggage \Lug"gage\, n. [From 4th {Lug}.]
That which is lugged; anything cumbrous and heavy to be
carried; especially, a traveler's trunks, baggage, etc., or
their contents.
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I am gathering up my luggage, and preparing for my
journey. --Swift.
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What do you mean,
To dote thus on such luggage! --Shak.

Syn: Plunder; baggage.
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{Luggage van}, a vehicle for carrying luggage; a railway car,
or compartment of a car, for carrying luggage. [Eng.]

{Luggage compartment}, the compartment in a train, bus or
other vehicle designed for storage of luggage during a
journey. Separate from the {passenger compartment}.
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baggage \bag"gage\ (b[a^]g"g[asl]j), 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.
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Note: "The term itself is made to apply chiefly to articles
of clothing and to small personal effects." --Farrow.
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2. The trunks, valises, satchels, etc., which a traveler
carries with him on a journey; luggage.
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The baronet's baggage on the roof of the coach.
--Thackeray.
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We saw our baggage following below. --Johnson.
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Note: The English usually call this {luggage}.
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3. Purulent matter. [Obs.] --Barrough.
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4. Trashy talk. [Obs.] --Ascham.
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5. A man of bad character. [Obs.] --Holland.
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6. A woman of loose morals; a prostitute.
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A disreputable, daring, laughing, painted French
baggage. --Thackeray.
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7. A romping, saucy girl. [Playful] --Goldsmith.
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