Purists will say this nickname only applies to the square-as-could-be 240s, but even the more aerodynamically-inclined 740, 960, 850, and early V/S70 are still pretty much slab-sided rectangles.

Suddenly, the penny dropped and the etymology of our hefty, often temperamental family vehicle’s nickname was clear. But this story isn’t focused on that kind of car name (although it would be great ...