motor lorry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of motor lorry
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Munnings retired, red-faced, returned presently with a motor lorry, demanded his own 15 can vases.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the flushed birds have been winged, a motor lorry will roll up.
From Time Magazine Archive
A motor lorry loaded with Green Police, followed by a limousine, made its way through Berlin to the Reichstag.
From Time Magazine Archive
We had front places when the motor lorry called for them and the military escort arrived to assist all the passengers to take, and keep, their seats.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
Now that is a sight you don't often see: a Diplomatique Corps being returned to store in a motor lorry.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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