Sleigh (?), n. [Cf. D. & LG. slede, slee, Icel. sle�i. See Sled.] A vehicle moved on runners, and used for transporting persons or goods on snow or ice; — in England commonly called a sledge.
Sleigh bell, a small bell attached either to a horse when drawing a slegh, or to the sleigh itself; especially a globular bell with a loose ball which plays inside instead of a clapper.