calèche

American  

[ka-lesh, kuh-lesh] / kaˈlɛʃ, kəˈlɛʃ /

noun

plural

calèches

1. Also (especially in Quebec, Canada) a type of calash pulled by a single horse, seating two passengers and having two wheels and a folding top.

2. calash.

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calèche British  

/ kalɛʃ /

noun

1. a variant of calash

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Etymology

Origin of calèche

From French, dating back to 1660–70; calash

Example Sentences

“Give me the Herr’s luggage,” said the driver; and with exceeding alacrity my bags were handed out and put in the calèche.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

When the calèche stopped, the driver jumped down and held out his hand to assist me to alight.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Then, amongst a chorus of screams from the peasants and a universal crossing of themselves, a calèche, with four horses, drove up behind us, overtook us, and drew up beside the coach.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

When I could see again the driver was climbing into the calèche, and the wolves had disappeared.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

"Who has told you that canard?" said the priest, folding his arms and leaning back as far as the little calèche would allow.

From Ringfield A Novel by Harrison, S. Frances (Susie Frances)