However,that bastion of academic wisdom the Oxford Compendium which just
happens to be on CD now gives us:
lorry n. Brit. (pl. -ies)
1a large strong motor vehicle for transporting goods etc.
2a long flat low wagon.
3a truck used on railways and tramways.
Etymology 19th c.: orig. uncert.
Hope this helps,
My new e mail is NIGELHAY@tanksrus.freeserve.co.uk
I have been trying to get this forum sent there without any successs...an=
y
clues as to how to do so?
best wishes NIGE
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