fourgon
a long covered wagon for carrying baggage, goods, military supplies, etc.; a van or tumbril.
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How to use fourgon in a sentence
The fourth was a light covered fourgon which contained our personal luggage, and in this we resolved to travel up to Brussels.
With an Ambulance During the Franco-German War | Charles Edward RyanIn a moment they reappeared, and marched across the wharf, toward the two boats from Le fourgon that awaited them.
The Road to Frontenac | Samuel MerwinNext after the royal carriages had come a fourgon with the bouquets presented at the station.
The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 | Augustus J. C. HareHe is going to sail to-day on Le fourgon for Paris to see what he can save from the wreck.
The Road to Frontenac | Samuel MerwinI must beg you to direct them to the care of the American consul or agent at the port, to be sent by the Diligence or fourgon.
British Dictionary definitions for fourgon
/ French (furɡɔ̃) /
a long covered wagon, used mainly for carrying baggage, supplies, etc
Origin of fourgon
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