velocipede

Definition

An early two-wheeled conveyance upon which one rode astride a wooden frame propelled by means of pushing the feet against the ground.

Etymology

Borrowed from French vélocipède, from Latin velox (“swift”) + pes (“foot”).

Example Sentences

• "Polly laughed as she ran to view the ruin, for Tom lay flat on his back with the velocipede atop of him"
• "Jimmie Trescott's new velocipede had the largest front wheel of any velocipede in Whilomville."
• "“They can play with Willie’s playthings,” Nellie said. “They can’t ride on my velocipede!” Willie shouted."

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