Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Baggage \Bag"gage\, n. [F. bagage, from OF. bague bungle. In
senses 6 and 7 cf. F. bagasse a prostitute. See {Bag}, n.]
1. The clothes, tents, utensils, and provisions of an army.
Note: ``The term itself is made to apply chiefly to articles
of clothing and to small personal effects.'' --Farrow.
2. 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.
Note: The English usually call this luggage.
3. Purulent matter. [Obs.] --Barrough.
4. Trashy talk. [Obs.] --Ascham.
5. A man of bad character. [Obs.] --Holland.
6. A woman of loose morals; a prostitute.
A disreputable, daring, laughing, painted French
baggage. --Thackeray.
7. A romping, saucy girl. [Playful] --Goldsmith.
Source : WordNet®
baggage
n 1: a case used to carry belongings when traveling [syn: {luggage}]
2: a worthless or immoral woman