I. char·ger ˈchär-jər noun
Etymology: Middle English chargeour, from Anglo-French, from charger
Date: 14th century
: a large flat dish or platter
II. charg·er noun
Date: 1539
1. : one that charges: as
a. : an appliance for holding or inserting a charge of powder or shot in a gun
b. : a cartridge clip
c. : a device for charging storage batteries
2. : a horse for battle or parade