ˈfāət ə n also -āt- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin Phaethon, son of Helios who attempted to drive the chariot of the sun with the result of setting the earth on fire, from Greek Phaethōn
1. usually capitalized , archaic
a. : one who drives a chariot or coach especially at a reckless or dangerous speed
b. : one that would or may set the world on fire
2. : any of various light four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicles usually having no sidepieces in front of the seats
3. : touring car