britzka

britska

/ (ˈbrɪtskə) /

noun

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

Origin of britzka

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

Words Nearby britzka

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How to use britzka in a sentence

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.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick Niecks
A britzka came up at this moment as the three men were speaking.
The History of Pendennis | William Makepeace Thackeray
The britzka was now approaching the factory, and the noise became audible and roused the musing pastor.
More Tales by Polish Authors | Various
Nine times out of ten shall you behold, standing at the door, a splendid equipage—a britzka or barouche.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 331, May, 1843 | Various
Stay, whilst the big door opens, and then mark the owner of the house and britzka.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 331, May, 1843 | Various

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