waggon
UK: ˈwæɡən | US: ˈwæɡən
n. a four-wheeled vehicle for transporting heavy loads, typically pulled by horses or oxen (variant spelling of "wagon")
waggon = wag<to move back and forth> + gon<vehicle>
- wag (from Old English wagian, meaning "to sway or move unsteadily")
- gon (variant of "wain," from Old English wægn, meaning "wheeled vehicle")
Etymology Origin:
The word "waggon" (or "wagon") traces back to Old English wægn, derived from Proto-Germanic wagnaz, referring to a wheeled cart. The "wag-" element suggests motion, while "-gon" (or "-wain") solidifies its identity as a vehicle. Over time, the spelling "waggon" became less common, with "wagon" dominating in modern English. The word reflects the evolution of transport technology, from horse-drawn carts to modern freight vehicles.
The farmer loaded hay onto the waggon.
In the 19th century, waggons were essential for westward expansion in America.
The old waggon creaked as it rolled down the dirt road.
They used a wooden waggon to transport goods to the market.
The museum displayed a restored waggon from the colonial era.