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 ( car ¹ ) + -occio pejorative suffix

Example Sentences

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)

I dare say the child will have a fantasy to ride in a caroche for once in her life.”

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

Then you have no business to ride in a caroche till you are.

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)

“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)