Calesin

/ˈkæl.ə.sɪn/ noun

Definition

A type of small, light carriage or coach, variant or diminutive form of calesa.

Etymology

From Spanish, likely a diminutive variant of 'calesa' with the suffix '-in,' suggesting a smaller or lighter version of the standard carriage.

Kelly Says

Different regions and time periods created their own spelling variations—'calesin' might have been the smaller, faster version used in more congested colonial towns!

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