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chariot
char·i·ot [ chárree ət ] (plural char·i·ots)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. ancient 2-wheeled vehicle: a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle without seats, used in ancient times in races, warfare, or processions
2. ceremonial carriage: a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with rear seats only, used especially on ceremonial occasions
[14th century. < French< Latin carrus "carriage"]

char·i·o·teer [ chàrree ə tr ] noun
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