DictionaryRoot: charriot
Old French
charriot
wagon
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noun
chariot
CHAIR-ee-ut/ˈtʃæriət/
An ancient two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in war or racing.
Etymology
Old French charriot meant “wagon” and was an augmentative of char, “car.” The vehicle name came to designate the ancient two-wheeled carriage used in war, racing, and everyday travel.