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† veˈlociman Obs. rare. [ad. F. vélocimane, f. véloci- (after velocipede) + L. man-us hand.] A contrivance of the nature of a velocipede, but propelled by hand. A velocimanipede was advertised in the Morning Chron. of 13 May 1819: see hobby n.1 4.
[1869N. & Q. 4th Ser. IV. 240 The Swiss inventor styles his Carriage a velocimane.] 1882C. L. Dodgson in Collingwood Life v. (1899) 219 Went out with Charsley, and did four miles on one of his velocimans, very pleasantly. 1883Simmonds Dict. Trade, Velociman,..a species of tricycle. |