caroche

[ kuh-rohch, -rohsh ]

noun

1. (in the 17th century) a luxurious or stately coach or carriage.

caroche

/ kəˈrɒʃ /

noun

1. a stately ceremonial carriage used in the 16th and 17th centuries

Word History and Origins

Origin of caroche¹

1585–95; < Middle French < Italian carroccio, equivalent to carr ( o ) wheeled conveyance ( car ¹ ) + -occio pejorative suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of caroche¹

C16: from French, ultimately from Latin carrus car

Example Sentences

No, Caroche does not remember his brother Ba'tiste the fighter, as brave as Caroche is a coward!

From Project Gutenberg

Madam,” now announced Hans from the door, “the baggage is packed, and the caroche awaiteth your Ladyship.

From Project Gutenberg

It will be seen from the first of these lines, that a difference is made between the coach and the caroche (carroch or carroache).

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