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rheda

American  
[ree-duh] / ˈri də /

noun

  • rhedas,
    plural
  • rhedae
    plural
  1. (in ancient Rome) a four-wheeled traveling carriage.


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Etymology

Origin of rheda

< Latin raeda, r ( h ) ēda < Gaulish; cf. palfrey


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A harsh cry of command or warning rang out ahead, and the rheda stopped short with a jolt.

From The Lion's Brood by Duffield Osborne

Marcia hid her agitation behind the curtains of the rheda.

From The Lion's Brood by Duffield Osborne

With keen eyes that shifted nervously, he hurried down toward the rheda.

From The Lion's Brood by Duffield Osborne

Glancing cautiously up and down the street, Calavius approached the rheda.

From The Lion's Brood by Duffield Osborne

An hour later a rheda or four wheeled carriage drove up to the door, and in another minute Norbanus entered Beric's cubicle.

From Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

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