"Chauffeur" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Chauffeurs [plural]
Etymology: From French chauffeur (“heater, stoker”), as they were said to burn the feet of their victims to extort money. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|chauffeur||heater, stoker}} French chauffeur (“heater, stoker”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Chauffeur (plural Chauffeurs)
  1. (historical) A brigand belonging to the bands who, around 1793, pillaged, burned, and killed in parts of France. Tags: historical Related terms: chauffeur
    Sense id: en-Chauffeur-en-noun-GHQePFhQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries

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