charioteer

noun, verb — 3 senses

charioteer

noun

US /ˌt͡ʃɛ.ɹi.əˈtɪɹ/

Etymology Inherited from Middle English charioter, from Old French charioteur (“charioteer”) and charretier (“coachman”). By surface analysis, chariot + -eer.

1

A person who drives a chariot.

Derived terms
charioteeress, charioteership

charioteer

verb

Etymology Inherited from Middle English charioter, from Old French charioteur (“charioteer”) and charretier (“coachman”). By surface analysis, chariot + -eer.

1

To drive a chariot.

2

To drive someone in a chariot.

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