curricle

English

Etymology 1

From Latin curriculum (“racing chariot”). Doublet of curriculum.

Noun

curricle (plural curricles)

  1. A light two-wheeled carriage large enough for the driver and a passenger and drawn by a carefully-matched pair.
    • 1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 49
      Not since the year 17--, when milord Castlebrilliant's curricle was whirled to sea with her ladyship within, had there been such vehement weather.

Etymology 2

Noun

curricle (plural curricles)

  1. Obsolete form of coracle.
    • 1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 85:
      So the Curricles in Wales: sc. the old British boates made of Osiers, like a basket, and covered wh leather.
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