Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A carriage of the berlin type, with the front quarter removed and cut longitudinally to half its original width: fitted for only one passenger.
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- noun A hard
candy made fromcaramel , usually inpyramidal form.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Flore and Max selected a hideous "berlingot," with cracked leather curtains and windows without glass, aged twenty-two years and nine campaigns, sold on the decease of a colonel, the friend of grand-marshal Bertrand, who, during the absence of that faithful companion of the Emperor, was left in charge of the affairs of Berry.
The Celibates Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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Flore and Max selected a hideous "berlingot," with cracked leather curtains and windows without glass, aged twenty-two years and nine campaigns, sold on the decease of a colonel, the friend of grand-marshal Bertrand, who, during the absence of that faithful companion of the Emperor, was left in charge of the affairs of Berry.
The Two Brothers Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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This "berlingot," painted bright green, was somewhat like a caleche, though shafts had taken the place of a pole, so that it could be driven with one horse.
The Celibates Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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This "berlingot," painted bright green, was somewhat like a caleche, though shafts had taken the place of a pole, so that it could be driven with one horse.
The Two Brothers Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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Lait berlingot is sweetened condensed milk that is often flavored with caramel, fruit, or other things and given to children as a snack.
JOIE DE VIVRE ROBERT ARBOR 2003
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Not far from Nancy they overtook Mademoiselle Goujet and Gothard, who had preceded them in an excellent carriage, which the marquis took, giving them in exchange the _berlingot_.
An Historical Mystery Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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This gentleman of the old school chose to consider his yellow _berlingot_ with its leather curtains a most convenient and excellent equipage.
An Historical Mystery Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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une demi-boîte de tomates concassées un mini-berlingot de crème entière 125ml
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une demi-boîte de tomates concassées un mini-berlingot de crème entière 125ml
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_berlingot_, with Laurence and a servant who spoke German.
An Historical Mystery Honor�� de Balzac 1824
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