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Coach-and-Four

Definition:

A coach-and-four refers to a historic horse-drawn carriage that is typically pulled by four horses in a set formation.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A carriage drawn by four horses, usually in a set formation.
2. A historical mode of transportation often associated with the elegant and wealthy.
3. A metaphorical representation of grandeur, sophistication, and lavishness.

Usages:

Popular:

The coach-and-four was a common choice of transportation among aristocrats during the 18th century.

Local:

In our local town, the annual historical parade features a beautifully decorated coach-and-four carrying the town's mayor.

Sample Sentences:

1. She arrived at the royal ball in a magnificent coach-and-four.
2. The novel is set in the 19th century and describes a romantic journey in a luxurious coach-and-four.
3. The coach-and-four symbolizes opulence and prestige in that era.

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