luggage

[ luhg-ij ]
/ ˈlʌg ɪdʒ /
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noun

suitcases, trunks, etc.; baggage.

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Origin of luggage

First recorded in 1590–1600; lug1 + -age

OTHER WORDS FROM luggage

lug·gage·less, adjective

Words nearby luggage

Lugansk, Lugar, luge, Luger, lug foresail, luggage, luggage van, lugger, lugger topsail, luggie, Lughnasadh
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Words related to luggage

baggage, paraphernalia, gear, trunk, case, impedimenta, valise, things, tote bag, carry-on

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British Dictionary definitions for luggage

luggage
/ (ˈlʌɡɪdʒ) /

noun

suitcases, trunks, etc, containing personal belongings for a journey; baggage

Word Origin for luggage

C16: perhaps from lug 1, influenced in form by baggage
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