brougham
[broo-uh m, broom, broh-uh m]
- a four-wheeled, boxlike, closed carriage for two or four persons, having the driver's perch outside.
- Automotive.
- (formerly) a limousine having an open driver's compartment.
- an early type of automobile resembling a coupé, often powered by an electric motor.
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Origin of brougham
1850–55; named after Lord Brougham (1778–1868), English statesman
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Historical Examples
But the writings of Brougham do not sell; he lacks even the solace of Bolingbroke.
Leading Articles on Various SubjectsHugh Miller
Well, if I was a Johnny, and had got the oof, she'd have a brougham and a sealskin to-morrow.
The ChristianHall Caine
Brougham's criticism on his style provoked in him no retort.
The servant had unfortunately just announced the brougham as being at the door.
Is He Popenjoy?Anthony Trollope
She had only a brougham, and had that kept for her by the generosity of her father.
Is He Popenjoy?Anthony Trollope
brougham
- a four-wheeled horse-drawn closed carriage having a raised open driver's seat in front
- obsolete a large car with an open compartment at the front for the driver
- obsolete an early electric car
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Word Origin
C19: named after Henry Peter, Lord Brougham (1778–1868)
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Word Origin and History for brougham
n.
1851, one-horse closed carriage with two or four wheels, for two or four persons, from first Lord Brougham (1778-1868). The family name is from a place in Westmoreland.
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