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Meaning of hackney
The primary meaning of the word "hackney" refers to a carriage or cart, especially one for hire.
Etymology of hackney
The word "hackney" has its roots in the Old English words "hacan" meaning "to hack" and "eax" or "eoh" meaning "horse" or "steed"
The term originally referred to a type of horse, specifically a horse for hire or a pack horse
Over time, the term came to be used to describe the carriage or cart itself, rather than just the horse
Synonyms
cab
taxi
carriage
vehicle
transport
conveyance
equipage
turnout
rig
cart
wagon
buggy
hansom
coach
brougham
landau
phaeton
gig
curricle
dogcart
jalopy
clunker
sedan
limousine
motorcar
automobile
car
motor
bike
cycle
motorcycle
truck
van
bus
coach
motorcoach
omnibus
tram
trolley
streetcar
hack
renter
leaseholder
tenant
occupant
resident
inmate
lodger
boarder
roomer
Definitions
- A carriage or cart, especially one for hire
- A horse used for riding or driving, especially one that is hired out
- A person who works in a particular field, especially a writer or artist, in a routine or uncreative way
- A London borough, known as the London Borough of Hackney
Usage Examples
- The company hired a hackney to take us to the airport
- She worked as a hackney writer, churning out articles for a living
- The London Borough of Hackney is a vibrant and diverse area
- The horse was used as a hackney, taking tourists on rides through the city