caroche

caroche
/keuh rohch", -rohsh"/, n.
(in the 17th century) a luxurious or stately coach or carriage.
[1585-95; < MF < It carroccio, equiv. to carr(o) wheeled conveyance (see CAR1) + -occio pejorative suffix]

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