n. [ L., for all, dat. pl. from omnis all. Cf. Bus. ] 1. A long vehicle, having seats for many people; a bus. [ 1913 Webster ]
In the 1913 Webster the term omnibus was especially applied to, a vehicle with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances. [ PJC ]
2. (Glass Making) A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Printing) A volume containing collected and reprinted works of a single author or on a single theme. [ PJC ]
a. Pertaining to or dealing with a variety of topics at one time; as, omnibus legislation; an omnibus budget bill. [ PJC ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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