wagoner
Americannoun
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a person who drives a wagon.
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Astronomy. Wagoner, the northern constellation Auriga.
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Obsolete. a charioteer.
noun
Etymology
Origin of wagoner
Example Sentences
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He was a wagoner in a supply company with the 372nd, meaning he was responsible for loading horse-drawn transports.
From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2020
On a slender, light two-wheeled carriage, a wagoner, standing on the pole and singing, rolled merrily along by.
From Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) by Jean Paul
In 1755 he served as a wagoner and blacksmith in Braddock’s disastrous expedition against the Indians.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various
He said he was serving as a wagoner, and remembered distinctly that the British surrendered on November 6.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration
"Take the rifle into the harness room," said Pariset to the wagoner.
From A Hero of Li?ge by Strang, Herbert
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