rheda

[ ree-duh ]

noun

, plural rhe·das, rhe·dae [ree, -dee, -dahy].

1. (in ancient Rome) a four-wheeled traveling carriage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheda¹

< Latin raeda, r ( h ) ēda < Gaulish; palfrey

Example Sentences

Allusion is here made to the rheda (the travelling-coach) or the carruca (a comfortable, nay, magnificent equipage).

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We will take his advice, and instead of traveling in the clumsy rheda over the sandy road, we will ride out on horseback.

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With keen eyes that shifted nervously, he hurried down toward the rheda.

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A harsh cry of command or warning rang out ahead, and the rheda stopped short with a jolt.

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Glancing cautiously up and down the street, Calavius approached the rheda.

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