BARGE

barge. Barge, n. a row boat for landing or pleasure

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Barge (�), n. [[OF. barge, F. berge, fr. LL. barca, for barica (not found), prob. fr. L. baris an Egyptian rowboat, fr. Gr. �, prob. fr. Egyptian: cf. Coptic bari a boat. Cf. Bark a vessel.]] 1. 1. A pleasure boat; a vessel or boat of state, elegantly furnished and decorated.
2. 2. A large, roomy boat for the conveyance of passengers or goods; as, a ship's barge; a charcoal barge.
3. 3. A large boat used by flag officers.
4. 4. A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.
5. 5. A large omnibus used for excursions.