Main Entry:

¹bag·gage

Pronunciation:

\ˈba-gij\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English bagage, from Middle French, from bagues belongings, baggage

Date:

15th century

1 : suitcases, trunks, and personal belongings of travelers : luggage 2 : transportable equipment especially of a military force 3 : intangible things (as feelings, circumstances, or beliefs) that get in the way <emotional baggage>