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
"That is very likely," chimed in the wagoner, who, awakened by the arrival of the journeymen, had taken a seat at the table.
From Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace by Hauff, Wilhelm
It was some seconds before we could get enough sense out of her to understand what was wrong, and in the meantime Stokes, the wagoner, came clattering out of the stable and joined the group.
From Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne by Avery, Harold
“Did you see a carriage lower down?” asked Sir Philip of the wagoner.
From By Birth a Lady by Fenn, George Manville
"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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