Carroches

/ˈkæɹɑkɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carroch; multiple large merchant ships or variants of the carrick design.

Etymology

Plural of carroch, following standard English pluralization rules for this Scottish variant.

Kelly Says

When Scottish ports recorded 'a fleet of carroches,' they were documenting the arrival of significant wealth and trading power—each carroch represented months of dangerous ocean voyage.

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