britchka
/ˈbrɪtʃkə/Now chiefly historical
noun
An open carriage with a folding hood and space for reclining.
- Chiefly found in English-language contexts in the mid 19th cent. (in the form britzska)..
Origin
Early 19th century. From Russian brička or its etymon Polish bryczka, (regional) brycka from bryka carriage + -ka, suffix forming diminutives. Compare French briska.