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Canadian cart Obs.

• a crude cart having two large wheels and a platform with sides of upright poles and cross-pieces, drawn by a horse or ox.

  See also: Red River cart  

  • This cart was probably the progenitor of the Red River cart, introduced from Quebec to the West by the North West Company fur traders.

  • 1814  Each Bateau contained eight Canadian cart loads, including provisions and appurtenances.