Electriquette en · NOUN
Etymology
Pseudo-Gallicism, from French électrique (“electric”) + -ette (a playful, vintage suffix inspired by the French-sounding names). Invented by Clyde H. Osborn; beginning in 1915, these carts were manufactured by the Electriquette Manufacturing Company in Los Angeles. A genericized trademark.
Meanings
- (historical, obsolete) An early form of battery-powered motorized wheelchair or slow-speed cart, typically featuring a two-person bench seat enclosed by a wicker or rattan exterior.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electriquette | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Electriquettes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |