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charioteer

[ char-ee-uh-teer ]

noun

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


charioteer

/ ˌtʃærɪəˈtɪə /

noun

  1. the driver of a chariot
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of charioteer1

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
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Example Sentences

Inscribed blocks from Tutankhamun’s temple, which were reused in later building projects before researchers identified them, portray the pharaoh leading charioteers in undated battles.

So it was decided; and the charioteer, already somewhat mollified, turned aside his horse to the right.

The daring Archambaud was their charioteer, and he drove three unbroken Cape horses abreast.

The Green charioteer flashes by: part of the people is in despair.

And off he drove, envied of London urchins, as mortals would have envied a charioteer driving visibly for Olympus.

For answer the charioteer gathered up the reins a little, when, startled at the touch, the ponies threw up their heads.

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