carlot

1 of 2

noun (1)

plural -s

obsolete

: churl, boor

carlot

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural -s

: a shipment of freight of the minimum amount required to secure the carload rate

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

diminutive of carl entry 1

Noun (2)

car entry 1 + lot

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