moped
/ˈməʊpɛd
/noun
A light motor cycle, especially one with an engine capacity of not more than 50 cc.The big difference between mopeds, motor scooters and motorcycles is power....
- Pc Bateson said he noticed the moped had its lights on and was displaying registration plates, but the trials bike was not.
- Cars, motorcycles, mopeds and scooters were also checked for road-worthiness and officers will advise on essential repairs.
Origin
1950s: from Swedish, from (trampcykel med) mo(tor och) ped(aler) 'pedal cycle with motor and pedals'.
This is made up of syllables from the Swedish phrase (trampcykel med) mo(tor och) ped(aler) ‘pedal cycle with motor and pedals’.
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