Rockaway - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Rockaway : \Rock"a*way\, [Probably from Rockaway beach, where it was used.] Formerly, a light, low, four-wheeled carriage, with standing top, open at the sides, but having waterproof curtains which could be let down when occasion required; now, a somewhat similar, but heavier, carriage, inclosed, except in front, and having a door at each side.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Rockaway, NJ (borough, FIPS 64050) Location: 40.89687 N, 74.51482 W Population (1990): 6243 (2355 housing units) Area: 5.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 07866 Rockaway, OR Zip code(s): 97136

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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