dougherty wagon

noun

dough·​er·​ty wagon

ˈdȯ|ərtē-,

ˈdä|,

ˈdō|,

ˈdäg|,

ˈdȯg|;

÷ˈdȯrətē-,

÷ˈdärətē-

often capitalized D

: a four-wheeled covered wagon with side doors, two or three transverse seats for passengers, and canvas side curtains

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Dougherty

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