britzka

British

/ ˈbrɪtskə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of britzka

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

Example Sentences

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At eleven o'clock my dear Judith, Horatio, Mr Ridge, and myself went in the britzka to Tinley Lodge, Upper French Farm.

From Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 by Loewe, Louis

Meanwhile the britzka had turned to the left, for the pony, needing no further guiding, trotted into the courtyard of the villa residence.

From More Tales by Polish Authors by Various

"I wonder if I left them in the britzka," he said, turning towards the steps.

From More Tales by Polish Authors by Various

The ladies and Lord Montfort entered their britzka.

From Henrietta Temple A Love Story by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

The rattle of the britzka interrupted further conversation.

From Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

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