curricle

From Latin curriculum (“racing chariot”). Doublet of curriculum.

curricle (plural curricles)

1. A light two-wheeled carriage large enough for the driver and a passenger and drawn by a carefully-matched pair.
   • 1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 49

     Not since the year 17--, when milord Castlebrilliant's curricle was whirled to sea with her ladyship within, had there been such vehement weather.

curricle (plural curricles)

1. Obsolete form of coracle.
   • 1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 85:

     So the Curricles in Wales: sc. the old British boates made of Osiers, like a basket, and covered w^h leather.