Etymology

brougham

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Today it means: A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with an open seat for the driver in front of a closed cabin for two or four passengers, designed in 1839. Full definition →

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The story

Named after British statesman Lord Brougham (1778–1868), who either invented or popularized the vehicle.

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