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autoist

American  
[aw-toh-ist] / ˈɔ toʊ ɪst /

noun

  1. motorist.


Etymology

Origin of autoist

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; auto- 2 + -ist

Example Sentences

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The autoist thought fast, reeled off a number, promptly learned that it was Lunday's own.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mrs. E. C. Leonard lost her handbag to an autoist who grabbed it as he tore past.

From Time Magazine Archive

Vexed, he walked three miles until he found an autoist who loaned him a suitable wrench.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Dallas, Patrolman R. H. Lunday gave an autoist a ticket and asked for his phone number.

From Time Magazine Archive

"It was a shame to go alone, on this simply perfect day," murmured the autoist, as she drew off one glove to tuck back under her motoring cap a rebellious lock of hair.

From The Motor Girls on Waters Blue Or the Strange Cruise of the Tartar by Penrose, Margaret

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