1. plural of britska; a low, open, four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses, used especially in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'britchka' or 'britzka'

Examples

• The nobleman traveled across the Russian countryside in his britska.
• Several britskas were lined up outside the estate, ready for the guests.
• In 19th-century literature, britskas appear frequently as the preferred transport of wealthy families.
• The britska's open design made it popular for summer journeys through the countryside.