charioteer

American

[char-ee-uh-teer] / ˌtʃær i əˈtɪər /

noun

a chariot driver.
Astronomy. Charioteer, the constellation Auriga.

charioteer British

/ ˌtʃærɪəˈtɪə /

noun

the driver of a chariot

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Etymology

Origin of charioteer

First recorded in 1300–50; chariot + -eer; replacing Middle English charietere, from Middle French charetier, equivalent to Old French charete “cart” ( char car ¹ + -ete -ette ) + -ier -eer

Example Sentences

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Enter King DUSHYANTA, armed with a bow and arrow, in a chariot, chasing an antelope, attended by his CHARIOTEER.

From Sakoontala or the Lost Ring An Indian Drama by Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir

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