slip carriage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of slip carriage
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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"It's a slip carriage," he said, smiling, tolerantly superior.
From Ambrotox and Limping Dick by Fleming, Oliver
Why, you must ha' got into the slip carriage for Lowford.
From Fifty-Two Stories For Girls by Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry)
The slip carriage was rocking from side to side, and her head ached from the strain and excitement of the day.
From Barnaby A Novel by Ramsay, R.
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