Carriage
/ˈkær.ɪdʒ/noun
A vehicle for conveying persons or goods, typically drawn by horses or other animals.
Did you know?The term 'carriage' is believed to have roots connected to the Latin word for 'to carry', linking it to ancient transport methods and the burdens of travel.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
carricare
“to load, to carry (from 'carra' meaning cart).”
Old French
Old French
carriage
“a means of transporting goods or people, derived from the Latin 'carricare'.”
Middle English
Middle English
carriage
“the act of carrying, or the vehicle used for carrying.”
Modern English
English
carriage
“a vehicle for transporting passengers, particularly one drawn by horses.”