The word’s origin dates back to early 20th century. It is the abbreviation of taxicab or taximeter cab.
As for the word taximeter, it is derived from the french verb taxe which is a verb meaning ‘to tax’ or ‘to charge’. Meter comes from the french noun ‘mètre’, an instrument used for measurement.
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The word’s origin dates back to early 20th century. It is the abbreviation of taxicab or taximeter cab.
As for the word taximeter, it is derived from the french verb taxe which is a verb meaning ‘to tax’ or ‘to charge’. Meter comes from the french noun ‘mètre’, an instrument used for measurement.