hackney
Translation
hackney coach, taxi, cab
Examples
He hailed a hackney to take him home.
He hailed a hackney to take him home.
A hackney is a licensed taxi cab.
A hackney is a licensed taxi cab.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((hackney)) a licensed taxi. He hailed a hackney to take him home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taxi, cab, hackney coach
Etymology
From Hackney, a place in London, once known for its horses for hire.
Memory Tips
Remember the place name Hackney in London, which became associated with hired carriages and later, taxis.