hammercloth
noun
a cloth covering for the driver's seat on a horse-drawn carriage.
hammercloths
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pluralof hammercloth.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The sun blazed on nodding ostrich plumes, gold embroidered hammercloths, dazzling liveries, powdered heads, and splendid horses in quaint harness, rich with gold and jewels.
From The Car of Destiny by Both, Armand
The vice descends in society,—the middle classes strive to ape the patrician orders; they flourish crests, liveries, and hammercloths; their daughters must learn "accomplishments"—see "society"—ride and drive—frequent operas and theatres.
From Thrift by Smiles, Samuel
As to your coach, it is but having it new painted and the lining changed, and getting new harness and hammercloths, and you may keep it still or dispose of it as you think fit.
From The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana by Defoe, Daniel
