hackney coach
carriage
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A hackney coach is a carriage kept for hire. It typically refers to a four-wheeled vehicle drawn by two horses, designed to carry six passengers. Hackney coaches were introduced to England in the early 17th century and were also used in the United States during the 18th century. The term "hackney" itself can refer to any carriage for hire. The carriage evolved from earlier forms like wagons and chariots, with coaches developing in the 14th century to offer greater passenger comfort.123
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