telega

Definition

A simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs.

Etymology

From mid-16th century Russian теле́га (teléga), probably from Khazar.

Example Sentences

• "Three kinds of conveyances are available: the telega, or cart without springs, which has to be changed at every station, and for which a charge of about 8d. is made at every stage; the kibitka, or cart (in winter a sledge) with a hood; and the tarantas, a kind of carriage on wooden springs, which admits of the traveller lying down full length, and which can be made very comfortable at night."