pantechnicon

[ pan-tek-ni-kon, -kuhn ]

noun

, British.

1. a furniture van; moving van.

pantechnicon

/ pænˈtɛknɪkən /

noun

1. a large van, esp one used for furniture removals
2. a warehouse where furniture is stored

Word History and Origins

Origin of pantechnicon¹

1820–30; pan- + Greek technikón artistic, skillful (neuter of technikós ); technic

Word History and Origins

Origin of pantechnicon¹

C19: from pan- + Greek tekhnikon relating to the arts, from tekhnē art; originally the name of a London bazaar, the building later being used as a furniture warehouse

Example Sentences

The miracle was that the pantechnicon maintained its course in the middle of the street.

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He was heading straight for those gates, and the pantechnicon evidently had business within.

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The final fifty or sixty yards of Brougham Street were level, and the pantechnicon slightly abated its haste.

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The pantechnicon went through them as a sword will go through a ghost, and Denry was still alive.

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A pantechnicon whose ardour is fairly aroused may be capable of surpassing deeds.

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