EuroLex/F/Limousine


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: limousine - 1. limousine (i.e. luxury car)

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

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Etymology: from F limousine, from Limousin, region in central France, originally an adjective referring to its chief city, Limoges.

Modern automobile meaning evolved from perceived similarity of the car's profile to a type of hood worn by the inhabitants of that province. Since 1930s, synonymous in AmE with "luxury car"; applied from 1972 to vehicles that take people to and from large airports. Abbreviation limo is 1960s, AmE Limousine liberal first attested 1969.

Source: http://www.etymonline.com

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