whirlicote

noun

whirl·​i·​cote

ˈhwərləˌkōt also ˈwər-

plural -s

: a heavy and luxurious carriage : coach

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Middle English whirlecole, from whirlen to whirl + -cole (origin unknown)

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