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

From More Tales by Polish Authors by Various

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

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 331, May, 1843 by Various

The rattle of the britzka interrupted further conversation.

From Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

My God!" he said, "she sent me to the farmhouses to arrange the defence, and it never occurred to me that in the meantime she would jump into the britzka and drive away.

From Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

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

From More Tales by Polish Authors by Various

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