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fourgon
[ foor-gawn ]
noun
, French.
, plural four·gons [f, oo, r, -, gawn].
- a long covered wagon for carrying baggage, goods, military supplies, etc.; a van or tumbril.
fourgon
/ furɡɔ̃ /
noun
- a long covered wagon, used mainly for carrying baggage, supplies, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fourgon1
C19: from French: from Old French forgon poker, from furgier to search, ultimately from Latin fūr thief
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Example Sentences
The fourth was a light covered fourgon which contained our personal luggage, and in this we resolved to travel up to Brussels.
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In a moment they reappeared, and marched across the wharf, toward the two boats from Le Fourgon that awaited them.
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Next after the royal carriages had come a fourgon with the bouquets presented at the station.
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He is going to sail to-day on Le Fourgon for Paris to see what he can save from the wreck.
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I must beg you to direct them to the care of the American consul or agent at the port, to be sent by the Diligence or Fourgon.
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