Plural form of berline; multiple carriages of the Berlin style, or the French variant spelling used for these historical vehicles.
From 'berline' with the plural suffix -s (or -es in some Romance language contexts), indicating multiple carriages of this elegant design.
Royal courts kept entire stables of 'berlines' for different occasions—diplomatic visits, hunting expeditions, and city processions—each one decorated differently to display wealth and power.
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