A small horse-drawn carriage with two seats facing each other, originally designed to carry a dog and hunter, or later used for pleasure drives.
Compound of 'dog' and 'cart.' Originally a vehicle for hunters to carry hunting dogs, but the design became popular for recreational use in the 19th century, spreading beyond its original purpose.
The dogcart is a perfect example of how technology evolves from specialized function to general use—it started as a practical hunting vehicle but became fashionable for Sunday outings among Victorian gentry.
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