VOLANTE

Etymology

Noun

volante (plural volantes)

(historical) A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba. The body is in front of the axle; the driver rides on the horse.

Source: Wiktionary


Vo*lan"te, n. Etym: [Sp., prop., flying.]

Definition: A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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