chariot

¹char·i·ot

noun \ˈcher-ē-ət, ˈcha-rē-\

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

Origin of CHARIOT

Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from charrier to transport, from char vehicle, from Latin carrus — more at car

First Known Use: 14th century