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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. A pleasure boat; a vessel or boat of state, elegantly furnished and decorated.
   
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   2. A large, roomy boat for the conveyance of passengers or goods; as, “a ship's barge; a charcoal barge”.
   
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   3. A large boat used by flag officers.
   
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   4. A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat. [U.S.]
   
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   5. A large omnibus used for excursions. [Local, U.S.]
   
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