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fourgon

[ foor-gawn ]

noun

, French.
, plural four·gons [f, oo, r, -, gawn].
  1. a long covered wagon for carrying baggage, goods, military supplies, etc.; a van or tumbril.


fourgon

/ furɡɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a long covered wagon, used mainly for carrying baggage, supplies, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fourgon1

C19: from French: from Old French forgon poker, from furgier to search, ultimately from Latin fūr thief

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Example Sentences

The fourth was a light covered fourgon which contained our personal luggage, and in this we resolved to travel up to Brussels.

In a moment they reappeared, and marched across the wharf, toward the two boats from Le Fourgon that awaited them.

Next after the royal carriages had come a fourgon with the bouquets presented at the station.

He is going to sail to-day on Le Fourgon for Paris to see what he can save from the wreck.

I must beg you to direct them to the care of the American consul or agent at the port, to be sent by the Diligence or Fourgon.

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