A heavy wagon or cart, possibly strengthened or reinforced with additional framing, used for hauling large loads.
From 'buck' (a frame or reinforced structure) and 'wagon.' This compound likely developed in contexts requiring sturdy, heavy-duty transport vehicles, though precise origins are unclear.
On the American frontier, different wagons had specialized names based on their construction—a buckwagon likely referred to wagons with extra buck-reinforced frames designed for the roughest terrain and heaviest loads.
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