wagon train

a train of wagons and horses, as one carrying military supplies or transporting settlers in the westward migration.

Origin of wagon train

First recorded in 1800–10

“He has called himself Francoise from the day he and his worthy wife left the wagon-train,” rejoined Stanhope.

Dangerous Ground |Lawrence L. Lynch
A few days later, a wagon-train was attacked and one hundred and seventy-six men were killed, of whom sixteen were Rangers.

Ben Comee |M. J. (Michael Joseph) Canavan
The wagon-train had come up with the main body, and stopped in the road at the side of the creek.

Brother Against Brother |Oliver Optic
Finally the Federals were repulsed, and the wagon-train proceeded on its way to Williamsport.

Memories |Fannie A. (Mrs.) Beers

It did not surprise us to learn that ours was the first wagon-train to pass over Crook's Trail.

Vanished Arizona |Martha Summerhayes

wagon train

a supply train of horses and wagons, esp one going over rough terrain