box

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

on a wagon, truck, or sleigh, the rectangular superstructure that functions as a receptacle for the goods to be transported; body.

Quotations

1824

[For Sale] Pots and Bake Ovens, Dog Irons, Sleigh shoes, Cart and Waggon Boxes. . . .

1826

. . . the body (or box, as it is called . . .) can be put on or taken off at pleasure.

1964

For Sale . . . truck with Woods box and hoist. . . .

2n.

the sideboard-enclosed playing area on which teams play box lacrosse.

1966

The home box (this is box lacrosse, buster) will be at the new North Toronto arena. . . .