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shillibeer|ˈʃɪlɪbɪə(r)|
Also shellibere, -beere.
[Named after George Shillibeer, coach-proprietor (1797–1866).]
a. A name given to the omnibus for some time after its introduction into London by Shillibeer in 1829.
b. A vehicle containing a mourning-carriage and hearse combined, patented by Shillibeer.
c1835Song in Ludgate (1897) Feb. 445 You can come to no harm in the safe Shillibeer. 1865Chamb. Encycl. VII. 72/2 (s.v. Omnibus) Shillibeer's conveyances, which for some time afterwards were known as shillibeers (an epithet still in common use in New York), were of larger size than the French ones, carrying 22 passengers inside, and were drawn by three horses abreast. 1894Hereford Times 28 July 5/3 Washington Cars and Shelliberes for Undertakers. |