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单词 fiacre
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Definition of fiacre in English:

fiacre

noun fɪˈɑːkəfɪˈɑːkrəfēˈakrə
historical
  • A small four-wheeled carriage for public hire.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You will await in there with a fiacre and take me to the king.
    • The fiacre started off at a rapid pace.
    Synonyms
    taxi, cab, taxi cab, minicab, hackney cab

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, named after the Hôtel de St Fiacre in Paris, where such vehicles were first hired out.

 
 

Definition of fiacre in US English:

fiacre

nounfēˈakrə
historical
  • A small four-wheeled carriage for public hire.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fiacre started off at a rapid pace.
    • You will await in there with a fiacre and take me to the king.
    Synonyms
    taxi, cab, taxi cab, minicab, hackney cab

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, named after the Hôtel de St Fiacre in Paris, where such vehicles were first hired out.

 
 
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