Cart
/kΙΛrt/noun
A vehicle designed for carrying goods, typically drawn by an animal.
Did you know?The term 'cart' is linked to the Indo-European root for 'to carry', emphasizing its role in transporting not just goods, but also ancient spells and secrets.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ker-
βto turn or bend, often associated with movement.β
Latin
Latin
carrus
βa wheeled vehicle used for transport.β
Old French
Old French
carte
βa vehicle or cart, used for carrying loads.β
Middle English
Middle English
cart
βa two-wheeled vehicle for transporting goods, often pulled by horses.β
Modern English
English
cart
βa wheeled vehicle used for transporting items, evolving into various specialized forms.β