Chauffeur

See also: chauffeur

English

Etymology

From French, literally "heater" or "stoker"; they were said to burn the feet of their victims to extort money.

Noun

Chauffeur (plural Chauffeurs)

  1. (historical) A brigand belonging to the bands who, around 1793, pillaged, burned, and killed in parts of France.

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French chauffeur.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Chauffeur m (genitive Chauffeurs, plural Chauffeure, female Chauffeurin)

  1. person employed to drive a private or hired car; chauffeur

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Luxembourgish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃoːˌføː(e)ʀ/, [ˈʃoːˌføː.ɐ]

Noun

Chauffeur m (plural Chauffeuren)

  1. Alternative form of Chauffer
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