bag·gage /ˈbægɪʤ/
行李,包袱
bag·gage 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.”
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.]
4. Trashy talk. [Obs.]
5. A man of bad character. [Obs.]
6. A woman of loose morals; a prostitute.
A disreputable, daring, laughing, painted French baggage. --Thackeray.
7. A romping, saucy girl. [Playful]
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baggage
n 1: a case used to carry belongings when traveling [syn: luggage]
2: a worthless or immoral woman