Dogcarts

/ˈdɔɡˌkɑrts/ noun

Definition

Plural of dogcart; multiple small horse-drawn carriages with facing seats, used for hunting or pleasure drives.

Etymology

Plural of 'dogcart' formed by adding '-s.' The word became common enough in the 19th century that multiple vehicles needed the plural form.

Kelly Says

During the Victorian era, owning a dogcart was a status symbol—it suggested you had both hunting pursuits and leisure time, positioning you as a gentleman of means and sporting interests.

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