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phaeton
/ˈfeɪ.ɪtən/
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What does phaeton mean?
noun
- a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses
- a large open touring motorcar with a folding top
proper noun
- Alternative form of Phaëthon.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈfeɪ.ɪtən/
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/ˈfeɪ.ətən/
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In the carriages, the calèche, and the phaeton, all crossed themselves as they passed the church opposite the house.
For Cycnus lov’d unhappy Phaeton, And sung his loss in poplar groves, alone, Beneath the sister shades, to soothe his grief.
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“Not they indeed,” cried Thorpe; “for, as we turned into Broad Street, I saw them—does he not drive a phaeton with bright chestnuts?”
As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
Of course I said I would do him the favour; and he was to drive me down in his phaeton, and to bring me back.