horseless carriage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of horseless carriage
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The last tumbril would doubtless arrive in good time without their assistance!
From When a Cobbler Ruled a King by Seaman, Augusta Huiell
If the French boat had reached the creek in safety she would doubtless arrive about ten or eleven p.m., or a few hours only after our establishment of ourselves upon the island.
From The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron by Schonberg, J.
He would doubtless arrive in a few minutes.
From Lady Good-for-Nothing by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
Nevertheless, there was a possibility of success, as Zeno would doubtless arrive by the time the siege had fairly commenced.
From The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
"Joe Brennan will doubtless arrive before long and, really, there is no person around to steal them."
From Mary Louise in the Country by St. John, James Allen
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