'Luggage' definitions:

Definition of 'luggage'

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noun
Cases used to carry belongings when traveling [syn: baggage, luggage]

Definition of 'Luggage'

From: 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. [1913 Webster]
  • I am gathering up my luggage, and preparing for my journey. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • What do you mean, To dote thus on such luggage! --Shak.
  • Syn: Plunder; baggage. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster +PJC]

Definition of 'luggage'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: "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]
  • Note: 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]

Synonyms of 'luggage'

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Words containing 'Luggage'