\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.