CHARIOT


Meaning of CHARIOT in English

/ ˈtʃæriət; NAmE / noun

an open vehicle with two wheels, pulled by horses, used in ancient times in battle and for racing

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French , augmentative of char cart, based on Latin carrus wheeled vehicle.

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