prairie schooner
noun
: a covered wagon used by pioneers in cross-country travel
called also prairie wagon
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Forbes helped coordinate the prairie schooner’s stops in Harford County, working to find accommodations and entertainment for the JGL members and organizing community events.
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“Prairie schooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prairie%20schooner. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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