BRANCARD

Etymology

Noun

brancard (plural brancards)

(obsolete) A litter drawn by a horse, on which a person may be carried.

Source: Wiktionary


Bran"card, n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: A litter on which a person may be carried. [Obs.] Coigrave.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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