SHANDRYDAN

Etymology

Noun

shandrydan (plural shandrydans)

(dated, humorous) A hooded chaise; any similar horse-drawn vehicle with no definite name.

(dated, Ireland, humorous, derogatory) A vehicle; a carriage or cart.

Synonyms

• shandry

Source: Wiktionary


Shan"dry*dan, n.

Definition: A jocosely depreciative name for a vehicle. [Ireland]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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