britzka

/ ˈbrɪtskə /

noun

a long horse-drawn carriage with a folding top over the rear seat and a rear-facing front seat

Origin of britzka¹

C19: from German, variant of Britschka , from Polish bryczka a little cart, from bryka cart

In connection with his drives—in britzka and in coach—he does not forget to mention that he is always honoured with a back-seat.

A britzka came up at this moment as the three men were speaking.

The britzka was now approaching the factory, and the noise became audible and roused the musing pastor.

Nine times out of ten shall you behold, standing at the door, a splendid equipage—a britzka or barouche.

Stay, whilst the big door opens, and then mark the owner of the house and britzka.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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