spyder

== English == === Alternative forms === spider === Etymology === For the resemblance of the carriages' long, thin spokes to a spider's legs; the name was extended by analogy to open-topped automobiles. === Noun === spyder (plural spyders) (archaic) A lightweight, open-topped horse-drawn carriage. An open-topped sports car; a roadster. ==== Usage notes ==== Usually a European term, while roadster is used in North America. === References === === Anagrams === prydes == Middle English == === Noun === spyder alternative form of spiþre