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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small, lightweight, inexpensive car manufactured in the early twentieth century, characterised by the use of basic materials and sometimes fragile engineering.

Etymology

From cycle + car, since considered to fill a market gap between the motorcycle and the car.

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