First Known Use: 14th century
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1chariot
noun char·i·ot \ˈcher-ē-ət, ˈcha-rē-\
: a carriage with two wheels that was pulled by horses and was raced and used in battle in ancient times
Full Definition of CHARIOT
1
: a light four-wheeled pleasure or state carriage
2
: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle car of ancient times used also in processions and races
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Origin of CHARIOT
Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from charrier to transport, from char vehicle, from Latin carrus — more at car
2chariot
verb
Definition of CHARIOT
intransitive verb
: to drive or ride in or as if in a chariot
transitive verb
: to carry in or as if in a chariot
First Known Use of CHARIOT
1550
CHARIOT[1] Defined for Kids
chariot
noun char·i·ot \ˈcher-ē-ət\
Definition of CHARIOT for Kids
: a vehicle of ancient times that had two wheels, was pulled by horses, and was used in battle and in races and parades
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