Karl means "man" in Scandy. Norw and Dan wikipedia go with that explanation. "Karlsvognen" is still the name here.
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Yes, this is what I'm pondering, though OED vehement in rejecting... Any evidence re: whether Norse name independent or derivative?
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Apparently very uncertain, according to Adam Hyllested, quoted in http://videnskab.dk/sporg-videnskaben/hvorfor-hedder-det-karlsvognen ….
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"Wagon steerer" is a kenning for Thor in skaldic poetry. Thor has also been called "Torekarl". Not very conclusive
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Internet search 'Charles wain' suggests Charlemagne a medieval 'reinterpretation' of OE / ON 'churl's [man's] wagon'
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