The relative positions of Holland and Germany as regards the invention of printing are very analogous to those of the old velocipede and the bicycle.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
So Donald took his new velocipede and went out to ride up and down the stone pavement and notch the shins of innocent people as they passed by, while Paul spun his musical top on the front steps.
"The Birds' Christmas Carol"
Kate Douglas Wiggin
"He bought a velocipede, and gave his sister half, and paid his mother's rent, and put a splendid marble cherakin over the old lady, and had a jolly good time, and-" "What in the world is a cherakin?"
"Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories"
Louisa M. Alcott