brougham

noun

ˈbrü(-ə)m  ˈbrō(-ə)m 

: a light closed horse-drawn carriage with the driver outside in front

Word History

Etymology

Henry Peter Brougham, Baron Brougham and Vaux †1868 Scottish jurist

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brougham

noun

ˈbrü(-ə)m  ˈbrō-əm 

: a light closed carriage pulled by horses with the driver outside in front

Etymology

named for Henry Brougham 1778–1868 Scottish judge who designed the carriage