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‖Chauffeur , n. [F., lit., stoker.]
- [pl.] (F. Hist.) Brigands in bands, who, about 1793, pillaged, burned, and killed in parts of France; -- so called because they used to burn the feet of their victims to extort money.Webster 1913 Suppl.
- One who manages the running of an automobile or limousine; esp., the paid operator of a motor vehicle.Webster 1913 Suppl.
- [pl.] (F. Hist.) Brigands in bands, who, about 1793, pillaged, burned, and killed in parts of France; -- so called because they used to burn the feet of their victims to extort money.