"horse and cart" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: horses and carts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|horses and carts}} horse and cart (plural horses and carts)
  1. (historical) A cart, pulled by a horse and driven by a driver, used for transporting goods. Tags: historical

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