dougherty wagon

noun

dough·​er·​ty wagon
ˈdȯ|ərtē-,
ˈdä|,
ˈdō|,
ˈdäg|,
ˈdȯg|;
÷ˈdȯrətē-,
÷ˈdärətē-
often capitalized D
: a four-wheeled covered wagon with side doors, two or three transverse seats for passengers, and canvas side curtains

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Dougherty

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“Dougherty wagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dougherty%20wagon. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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