noun
cartwright
KAHT-ryt
noun
1
A craftsman who builds or repairs carts.
"The village cartwright repaired wagon wheels for the local farmers."
How to Use Cartwright
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tradesperson who builds carts — now mostly seen as a surname.
Word Forms
cartwrights plural, Cartwrights plural
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Etymology
From Middle English cartewright, a straightforward compound of "cart" and "wright" (a maker or builder of something).