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sledge


3sledge

noun

Definition of SLEDGE

1
British : sleigh
2
: a strong heavy sled

Origin of SLEDGE

Dutch dialect sleedse; akin to Middle Dutch sledde sled
First Known Use: 1617

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brougham, hansom, litter, shay, skid, sulky, wain

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