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brougham Definition

brougham (bro̵̅o̅m, brōm; bro̵̅o̅′əm, brō′-)

noun

  1. a closed, four-wheeled carriage with the driver's seat outside
  2. any of certain early types of automobile; esp.,
    1. an electrically powered automobile similar to a coupe
    2. a limousine with the driver's seat unenclosed

Etymology: after Lord Brougham (1778-1868), Brit political leader

brougham Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • royal: And good-night, Watson, " he added, as the wheels of the royal brougham rolled down the street.
  • electric: Any offer of further help was held at arm's length: Had a jaunt in Sousie's electric brougham the other morning.

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