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Wagon


WAGON, noun

1. A vehicle moved on four wheels, and usually drawn by horses; used for the transportation of heavy commodities. In America, light wagons are used for the conveyance of families, and for carrying light commodities to market, particulary a very light kind drawn by one horse.

2. A chariot. [Not in use.]

WAGON, verb transitive To transport in a wagon Goods are wagoned from London to the interior.

WAGON, verb intransitive To practice the transportation of goods in a wagon The man wagons between Philadelphia and Pittsburg.