Chariot

[Fr., dim. of char, a car.] ( Antiq. ) A car or vehicle employed in ancient times in war or for pleas We read of them as early as the time of Pharaoh, and they were frequently armed with scythes, as seen in Fig. 567. The ancient chariots had only two wheels, which revolved upon an axle, and were usually drawn by two horses. Among the Romans, however, there IMG:content-0129.png:[graphic] Fig. 567. ROMAN WAR-CHARIOT. were also three and four-horse chariots. The triumphal chariots of the Romans were often most splendidly adorned. See BIGA. -A half-coach; a carriage with four wheels, used for convenience and pleasure. -v. a. To carry or convey in a chariot. (R.) Chariotee', n. A kind of four-wheeled pleasure-car Charioteer', n. The person who drives or conducts a riage. chariot. "Show us the youthful handsome charioteer." - Prior.