carriage
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/ˈkærɪdʒ/
wheeled vehicle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carriage' originates from Old Northern French, specifically the word 'cariage,' where 'carier' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'cariage' transformed into the Middle English word 'carriage,' and eventually became the modern English word 'carriage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of carrying,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a wheeled vehicle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a wheeled vehicle, especially a four-wheeled horse-drawn passenger vehicle.
The royal carriage was adorned with gold and jewels.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the act of carrying or transporting something.
The carriage of goods across the country was efficient.
Synonyms
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