Cartloads

/ˈkɑːrt.loʊdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cartload; multiple amounts of goods that carts can carry.

Etymology

The plural form of cartload, formed by adding the regular English plural suffix -s. The singular cartload dates back to Middle English usage in commerce and agriculture.

Kelly Says

When historical documents mention 'cartloads' of goods or materials, it gives us a concrete way to understand the scale of medieval trade and construction projects—imagine multiple wagons of supplies arriving at a building site over several weeks.

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