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baggage

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1bag·gage

noun \ˈba-gij\

Definition of BAGGAGE

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>

Origin of BAGGAGE

Middle English bagage, from Middle French, from bagues belongings, baggage
First Known Use: 15th century

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