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carriage

Carriage (noun) means the act of conveying; carrying.

noun
1
The act of conveying; carrying.
2
A means of conveyance.
3
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
4
Ellipsis of railway carriage (“a passenger railroad car, or any railroad car”).
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Etymology

From Middle English cariage, from Old Northern French cariage, from carier (“to carry”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of carriage?

"carriage" (noun) means the act of conveying; carrying.

What are the different meanings of carriage?

"carriage" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of conveying; carrying; 2. A means of conveyance; 3. A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.

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