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rockaway.

A light, low, four-wheeled carriage with standing top, open at the sides, but with waterproof curtains for bad weather.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A light, low, four-wheeled carriage with standing top, open at the sides, but with waterproof curtains for bad weather.

    dated · uncommon
  2. A similar but heavier carriage, enclosed except at the front, and with a door at each side.

    dated · uncommon
Where this word comes from

Probably from Rockaway Beach, where they were used. From the Unami lekawe (“sandy place”) or a Munsee cognate of that word.

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