conveyances
|con/vey/anc/es|
B2
/kənˈveɪənsɪz/
(conveyance)
transportation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conveyance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'conveiaunce,' where 'convey' meant 'to carry or transport.'
Historical Evolution
'conveiaunce' transformed into the modern English word 'conveyance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry or transport,' but over time it evolved to include legal and vehicular meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of transporting something from one location to another.
The conveyance of goods across the country was efficient.
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Noun 2
a means of transport; a vehicle.
Bicycles are a popular conveyance in the city.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 17:44