Obs. [App. a variant of BOUGE sb.1] A prominence from the back of the body of a carriage to carry parcels in; the ‘sword-case.’ Felton.
1801. Felton, Carriages, I. 15. The sword-case, so called from its length and convenience for carrying swords or sticks, is sometimes called a boodge; the ends are made of thick boards.
