Word: driver
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...ancestor of all bicycles and velocipedes dates from the year 1818; an invention of a Frenchman, a certain Baron du Brais. The Baron's machine was a very simple contrivance, consisting of two wooden wheels, one behind the other, connected by a curved plank, on which sat the driver, propelling himself by pushing with his feet on the ground. This machine, which was described as one "by which you can ride at your ease, and are obliged to walk in the mud at the same time," received the name of the "hobby horse." It was introduced into London shortly...
...Till driver, camel, and caravan fade in the golden haze...
...City R. R. Conductor," among which we find: "'Far-sightedness,' or the faculty of not seeing persons who wish to ride until the car has left them three blocks behind. 'Love of ventilation,' or the knack of keeping the door wide open on cold nights while joking with the driver. 'Politeness,' mingled with authority of tone, so as to be able to say, 'Now, then, step, lively, old lady; don't keep us here all night!' 'Humor,' or a fondness for starting the car just before you step off, thereby causing you to shoot forth into the mud. 'Mystification...
...Whereas it becometh a Sophomore to "lay aside childish things," and with his cane and beaver to assume a more manly and dignified character, not aping the manner of a street-car driver; Resolved, that I buy a copy of The Science of a New Life and a large diary, in order that I may daily live in accordance with the precepts of the one and enter the results in the other...