Meaning

noun the act of carrying something

verb move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

verb have with oneself; have on one's person

originFrom Middle English carien, from Anglo-Norman carier (modern French charrier); from a derivative of Latin carrus (“four-wheeled baggage wagon”), ultimately of Gaulish origin. Compare also Middle English cairen (“to go, bring carry”), whence Modern English cair, with which it was confused.

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