brougham

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun light carriage; pulled by a single horse
  2. noun a sedan that has no roof over the driver's seat

Etymology

Named after British statesman Lord Brougham (1778–1868), who either invented or popularized the vehicle.

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