Droshkies

/ˈdrɒʃkiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of droshky; small Russian or Eastern European horse-drawn carriages.

Etymology

English plural form of droshky, a Russian word for a light, open carriage used for public transportation.

Kelly Says

In 19th-century Russia, the droshky driver (a 'droshkman') was a cultural figure like taxi drivers today—they knew all the gossip, had favorite routes, and passengers depended on them to navigate snowy winter streets!

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