clarence
- noun
- /ˈklærəns/
- Archaic
:
carruaje cerrado
- Historical novels often describe characters riding in a clarence through city streets.
Examples
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The wealthy merchant arrived in his clarence, attracting the attention of passersby.
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The museum displayed a restored clarence among its collection of vintage carriages.
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The clarence was beautifully decorated for the wedding.
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A vintage clarence rolled down the street during the parade.
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In the days before automobiles, a clarence was a popular choice for transporting guests to formal events.
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The elegant clarence arrived at the wedding, carrying the bride and her family in style.
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As the parade passed, we admired the ornate clarence that showcased the couple's royal lineage.
Synonyms
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A closed, four-wheeled carriage pulled by horses, used in the past to carry people and mail
A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage people hired in cities long ago
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Etymology
Clarence comes from the British title Clarence. One popular story says a 'Duke of Clarence' liked this closed, four-wheeled carriage so much that people began to call that type a clarence.