Brougham

//ˈbɹuːəm// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with an open seat for the driver in front of a closed cabin for two or four passengers, designed in 1839. historical

    "“Yes,” he continued, glancing out of the window. “A nice little brougham and a pair of beauties.”"

  2. 2
    a sedan that has no roof over the driver's seat wordnet
  3. 3
    An automobile, a sedan without a roof over the driver's seat.
  4. 4
    light carriage; pulled by a single horse wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

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automobilecarriage

Example

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"“Yes,” he continued, glancing out of the window. “A nice little brougham and a pair of beauties.”"

Etymology

Named after British statesman Lord Brougham (1778–1868), who either invented or popularized the vehicle.

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