hansom

noun

han·som | \ˈhan(t)-səm

\

Definition of hansom

: a light 2-wheeled covered carriage with the driver's seat elevated behind

— called also hansom cab

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The three musicians have grown from talented tweens to svelte, beyond-hansom thirty somethings. — Doug Maccash, NOLA.com, "Hanson's 25th anniversary tour floods the Joy with joy in New Orleans," 17 Sep. 2017

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The first known use of hansom was in 1847

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hansom

noun

han·som | \ˈhan-səm

\

Kids Definition of hansom

: a light covered carriage that has two wheels and a driver's seat elevated at the rear

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