1. A light, low-wheeled carriage with a folding hood or top, drawn by horses.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'calèche' or 'calèsh'
2. A woman's hood or bonnet with a folding framework, popular in the 18th century.
Usage: historical; fashion

Examples

• The wealthy merchant traveled through the city in a calash drawn by two fine horses.
• In the 1700s, fashionable ladies wore a calash to protect their elaborate hairstyles.
• The calash's folding top made it practical for sunny or rainy weather.
• She stepped out of the calash and entered the grand ballroom.
• The calash was a common sight on the streets of colonial America.