Clarences

/ˈklærənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clarence; a type of closed carriage with low sides and an open front, used in the 19th century for city transportation.

Etymology

Named after the Duke of Clarence in the 19th century, when the carriage style became fashionable, with the plural formed by adding -es.

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