Om"ni*bus (?), n. [L., for all, dat. pl. from omnis all. Cf. Bus.]
1. A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances.
2. Glass Making
A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts.
Omnibus bill, a legislative bill which provides for a number of miscellaneous enactments or appropriations. [Parliamentary Cant, U.S.] -- Omnibus box, a large box in a theater, on a level with the stage and having communication with it. [Eng.]
Thackeray.
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