bargen.[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.()2. A large, roomy boat for the conveyance of passengers or goods; as, a ship's barge; a charcoal barge.()3. A large boat used by flag officers.()4. A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.()5. A large omnibus used for excursions.()