sledge†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a sled drawn by a team of dogs. [See picture at dog-sled.]

See: dog-sled(and picture),sled(def. 1)

Quotations

1703

Sledges are a conveniency for travelling, built . . . upon two pieces of wood. . . .

1811

Our goods were drawn on sledges by dogs.

1924

A sledge or more of natives had arrived.