from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Lorrie \Lor"rie\, Lorry \Lor"ry\, n.; pl. {Lorries}. [Prob. from
lurry to pull or lug.]
1. A small cart or wagon moving on rails, as those used on
the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish; also, a
barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway
stations.
[1913 Webster]
2. A motorized wheeled land vehicle, esp. a large one, with a
cab for the driver and a separate rear compartment for
transporting freight; called {truck} in the U. S. [Brit.]
Syn: camion.
[PJC]
3. a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides. [WordNet
sense 1]
[WordNet 1.5]