German wagon
noun Australian
An open horse-drawn wagon of simple construction: I would rather die than let anybody see me riding in a German wagon...
- He brought a couple of monkey organs to the fair on a German wagon.
- During such situations, another farmer would drive up on a German wagon with a tank to be filled.
- Their houses were built of brick with iron roofs painted green or red, their horses were well bred, their harness was strong, their spring carts were called German wagons.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from an association with German migrants, particularly in South Australia.