1830–40; named after Duke of Clarence (1765–1837), later William IV
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It was a clarence, with dark subdued-looking panels, only ornamented by a vermilion crest.
From Henry Dunbar A Novel by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
“Why, I never was in a carriage in all my life,” said Sweetie, as he lifted her into his beautiful clarence, and sat down beside her.
From Happy Days for Boys and Girls by Various
The ladies gladly made room for him in the clarence.
From Men's Wives by Thackeray, William Makepeace
But Woolsey humbly said he was not a riding man, and gladly consented to take a place in the clarence carriage, provided he was allowed to bear half the expenses of the entertainment.
From Men's Wives by Thackeray, William Makepeace
The emigrants started per coach, while our party drove up in a new clarence which I had brought from England.
From Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon by Baker, Samuel White, Sir
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