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English word van comes from Pahlavi kʾlwʾn' (Caravan. Military column.)
kʾlwʾn' (Pahlavi)
Caravan. Military column.
کاروان (Persian)
Caravan. Convoy.
carvane (Old French)
caravane (French)
Caravan (convoy of travelers). Travel trailer.
caravan (English)
(UK, Australia, NZ) A furnished vehicle towed behind a car, etc., and used as a dwelling when stationary.. A convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert. (UK, Australia) To travel and/or live in a caravan (vehicle).. To travel in a caravan (procession).
van (English)
(transitive) To transport in a van or similar vehicle (especially of horses). (British) An enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods.. (UK, dated) A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others for the transportation of goods.. . (Can we add an example for this sense?). A (covered) vehicle used for carrying goods or people, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer [...]