tilbury

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Dr. Veron drove a fine horse and tilbury, and Sue was not content until he could do the same.

From Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business by Bartlett, David W.

"Capital news, lad!" announced Mr. Rogers, climbing down from the tilbury.

From Poison Island by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

With which consolatory reflection the Major rose, stretched himself, yawned, sighed, stroked his moustache, fitted on his lavender gloves, and rang to order his tilbury round.

From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida

Coming down from the fort, I was happy enough to encounter Captain Doyle, driving a right London-appointed tilbury.

From Impressions of America During The Years 1833, 1834, and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume II. by Power, Tyrone

When they had come almost to the end of Guarda-Velha street the tilbury had to come to a stop; the thoroughfare was blocked by a coach that had broken down.

From Brazilian Tales by Goldberg, Isaac