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minibus|ˈmɪnɪbʌs, formerly ˈmɪnɪbəs|
[f. L. minimus least, smallest, after omnibus. The modern use is influenced by the prefix mini-.]
(See quots.)
1845Scotsman 15 Feb. 3/5 (Advt.), Important sale of horses, harness, and carriages... One excellent 12-inside omnibus, nearly as good as new... One handsome minibus, in good order. 1849Craig, Minibus, a light covered vehicle, constructed for the expeditious conveyance of passengers for short distances. 1857Otté tr. Quatrefages' Rambles Nat. II. 143 A tolerably good road now joins Biarritz to Bayonne. Various omnibuses and minibuses..carry on an active traffic. 1864Macm. Mag. X. 205/2 When the first street cab or ‘minibus’ was set up in it [St. Andrews]. 1958Oxford Mail 9 June 1/1 A Morris Mini-bus which could possibly save rural services threatened with extinction through high running costs went on exhibition today... It carries twelve people, including the driver, and is designed to operate without a conductor. 1960Guardian 19 Nov. 5/6 The company arrived by mini-bus. 1962[see commercial n. 2]. 1965M. Morse Unattached v. 180 Transport difficulties..were largely solved when the worker secured the use of a mini-bus. 1972Daily Tel. 19 Feb. 11/3 The company minibus (or coach if there are enough of you interested) is available for excursions. |