Arba

/ˈɑːrbə/ noun

Definition

In some historical or regional contexts, a term for a type of carriage or cart, or a monetary unit in certain historical periods.

Etymology

Possibly from Slavic languages, where similar words denote carts or wheeled vehicles. The term may also relate to historical monetary systems in Eastern Europe, though documentation is limited.

Kelly Says

Many words for 'cart' or 'wagon' come from the ancient technology of wheels, and different languages in the same region often borrowed the same word from each other—'arba' might be one of these linguistic travelers!

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