Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CAR, n. [W. car; Ir. carr, carra, or cairt; Arm. qarr; D. and G. karre; Sw. kärra; Dan. karre; Sp. It. and Port. carro; L. carrus, or currus; Fr. char, whence chariot; Sax. cræt, a cart. The sense is probably taken from running on wheels. See Current.]

1. A small vehicle moved on wheels, usually drawn by one horse. – Johnson.
2. In poetical language, any vehicle of dignity or splendor; a chariot of war, or of triumph. – Milton. Prior.
3. The constellation called Charles's wain or the Bear. – Dryden.
4. A carriage for running on rails, in a railroad.