Caleches

/kəˈlɛʃəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of caleche; multiple light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriages with folding hoods.

Etymology

The plural of caleche, formed with English -es ending. From French calèche and ultimately from Czech/German origins meaning 'wheel.'

Kelly Says

In winter, Quebec residents would swap the wheels of their caleches for runners to create sleighs—the same basic carriage became a different vehicle with a simple modification!

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