Meaning
A long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by a cord or used to coast down hills.
Etymology
Origin: French
The noun is attested since 1829, the verb since 1846. Both derive from French tabaganne, which derives from an Algonquian word, probably Mi'kmaq tepaqan or Abenaki dabôgan, influenced by similar words in other Eastern Canadian Algonquian languages. The sense of "hat" is recorded since 1929 and is short for toboggan cap (1928), a cap suitable for wearing while tobogganing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: