dough·er·ty wagon \ˈdȯ]ərd.ē-, ˈdä], ˈdō], ˈdäg], ˈdȯg]; ÷ˈdȯrəd.ē-, ÷ˈdärəd.ē-\noun Usage: often capitalized D Etymology: probably from the name Dougherty : a four-wheeled covered wagon with side doors, two or three transverse seats for passengers, and canvas side curtains