caroche

American  

[kuh-rohch, -rohsh] / kəˈroʊtʃ, -ˈroʊʃ /

noun

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

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caroche British  

/ kəˈrɒʃ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of caroche

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

Example Sentences

“But have you beheld,” asked Winter, when these topics were exhausted, “the King’s new caroche of the German fashion, with a roof to fall asunder at his Majesty’s pleasure?”

From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

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

From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

“And jewels worth ever so many thousands, as our Ben saith, for Mistress Lettice, and ten Barbary horses o’ th’ best, and a caroche fine enough for the King’s Majesty?”

From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

“You’re to ride in a caroche, Aunt Temperance!” cried Aubrey.

From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

Sat all day long in my Lord Dilston’s smart caroche, lolling back in the corner, just like a feather-bed.

From It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)