baggagemaster

noun

1

: a railroad employee in charge of a baggage car or baggage train

2

: an employee on a ship who is responsible for the stowing, care, and removal of baggage

3

: a bus company employee who traces and settles claims for baggage and other articles lost or damaged in shipment

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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