CHARIOT


Meaning of CHARIOT in English

— chariotlike , adj.

/char"ee euht/ , n.

1. a light, two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by two horses and driven from a standing position, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., in warfare, racing, hunting, etc.

2. a light, four-wheeled pleasure carriage.

3. any stately carriage.

4. Facetious. an automobile.

v.t.

5. to convey in a chariot.

v.i.

6. to ride in or drive a chariot.

[ 1275-1325; ME char CAR 1 + -iot dim. suffix ]

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