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| bag·gage [ bággij ] (plural bag·gages) |
noun |
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| Definition: |
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1. packed suitcases and bags: suitcases and other containers holding the belongings of people who are traveling
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2. preconceived ideas: ideas, beliefs, or practices retained from somebody's previous life experiences, especially insofar as they affect a new situation in which they may be no longer relevant or appropriate
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informal
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  emotional baggage
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3. military portable equipment: the equipment and supplies that a military force carries with it on campaign
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dated
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4. impudent girl or woman: a girl or woman who is thought of as impudent or obstinate
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often considered offensive
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5. prostitute: an immoral woman, especially a prostitute
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| [15th century. < French bagage< Old French bague "bundle"] |
