berlin
nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//bəˈlɪn//
- United States/[bɚˈlɪn]/
A four-wheeled carriage with a separate sheltered seat behind the body.
noun
- 1
A four-wheeled carriage with a separate sheltered seat behind the body.
I was then giving some instructions about the forwarding my trunk, and was just going to mount my new purchase in the yard of the inn; when a berlin, apparently belonging to a foreigner of distinction, attended by three French or Swiss servants, drove to the door […].
I passed her in his berlin the other day, and just caught a glimpse of very pretty features, with an interesting and sad expression. I believe that she is his wife, because I always believe for the best.
Etymology
From the name of the German capital city Berlin, where it was invented in the 17th century.
Forms
- plural
- berlins
berlin · A four-wheeled carriage with a separate sheltered seat behind the body.
Berlin · The capital and largest city of Germany.Bermuda · An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom…Bernadette · A female given name from French.