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stanhope

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stan⋅hope

  [stan-hohp, stan-uhp]
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–noun
a light, open, one-seated, horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels.
Origin:
1795–1805; named after Fitzroy Stanhope (1787–1864), British clergyman

Stan⋅hope

  [stan-hohp, stan-uhp]
–noun
1. James, 1st Earl Stanhope, 1673–1721, British soldier and statesman: prime minister 1717–18.
2. Philip Dor⋅mer  [dawr-mer] . Chesterfield, 4th Earl of.
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stan·hope   (stān'hōp', stān'əp)   
n.  A light, open, horse-drawn carriage with one seat and two or four wheels.

[After the Reverend Fitzroy Stanhope (1787-1864), British clergyman.]
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