1. a small, low, horse-drawn carriage with an open front and sides, used for short-distance urban transportation in the 19th and early 20th centuries
Usage: historical; chiefly North American

Examples

• The herdic was a popular choice for quick trips around the city before automobiles became common.
• Passengers could hail a herdic on the street much like one would call a taxi today.
• The herdic's open design made it ideal for pleasant weather travel.
• Many herdics lined the streets of Washington, D.C. during the late 1800s.