jaunting car

noun

1. a light, two-wheeled, one-horse cart, once common in Ireland, having two seats set back to back, with a perch in front for the driver.

jaunting car

noun

1. a light two-wheeled one-horse car, formerly widely used in Ireland

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaunting car¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The man who makes the remark, on the first page of Emma Donoghue’s engrossing novel, is the driver of an uncomfortable horse-drawn wagon called a “jaunting car.”

From New York Times

At the foot of the pass we left our jaunting car to walk over the mountain, C—— alone being mounted on a pony.

From Project Gutenberg

“You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

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The jaunting car being filled with people was too heavy to be kept back, and pressed heavy upon the horses.

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The luggage was left at the station, where it would be well guarded till called for, and the servants all got up on outside jaunting cars, which were waiting for them.

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