In a message dated 97-12-16 12:59:38 EST, mgworld@chp.ltd.uk writes:
<< >One thing that I still wonder about is the origin of the term "shooting
>brake". I know that both it and estate wagon refer to what the Americans
>call a station wagon, but there must have been more of a difference in
>the past. I did ask an ex bobby at the last British Car Festival, but all
>he could tell me was that shooting brake was an old term for a carriage
>that was used in hunting. Any help form the other side of the pond would
>be welcome. >>
I believe it means...... a vehicle used for transporting a hunting party.
Shooting......... that's obvious
Brake......... an old term used to refer to a conductor or driver.
Hence...... a conductor (car) used to transport a shooting party (usually in
the "maws" of Scotland) by the distillery..... near Gallipoli....... with
Princess.........
Oh never mind.
But I will check my multi multi volume Oxford dictionary (1938 edition) later
this week.
"Midget" Susan
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