Luggable

Pronunciation

Origin

lug + -able

Full definition of luggable

Noun

1. (computing) An early portable computer, somewhat heavier than the modern laptop.
• 1991, Thomas F Wheeler, Professional WorkstationsThe number of pocket or hand-held computers will grow, while the number of luggables will decline.
• 1994, Michel Banâtre, Peter A Lee, Hardware and Software Architectures for Fault ToleranceWitness the speed with which so-called luggable systems became portables, and portables became laptops.