a splendid kind of chariot used in triumphs, and at the entries of princes. The word is derived from the ancient Gaulish or Celtic carr mentioned by Caesar in his Commentaries under the name of carrus. The car on medals, when drawn by horses, lions, or elephants, usually signifies either a triumph or an apotheosis; sometimes it indicates a procession of the images of the gods; and sometimes of those of some illustrious family at a funeral.

The word car is used to denote several kinds of modern carriages, usually of light construction, and drawn by one horse.