brougham

noun

ˈbrü(-ə)m How to pronounce brougham (audio) ˈbrō(-ə)m How to pronounce brougham (audio)
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: a light closed horse-drawn carriage with the driver outside in front

Word History

Etymology

Henry Peter Brougham, Baron Brougham and Vaux †1868 Scottish jurist

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brougham was in 1851

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“Brougham.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brougham. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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brougham

noun
ˈbrü(-ə)m How to pronounce brougham (audio) ˈbrō-əm How to pronounce brougham (audio)
: a light closed carriage pulled by horses with the driver outside in front
Etymology

named for Henry Brougham 1778–1868 Scottish judge who designed the carriage

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