- ἡνίοχος
- a charioteer
- 1. one who holds the reins, a driver, charioteer , opp. to παραιβάτης (the warrior by his side), [8th/7th c.BC]
2. generally a chariot-driver , as in the games, [Refs 5th c.BC], attic:—;in [Refs 6th c.BC], a rider.
3. metaph. a guide, governor , [Refs 5th c.BC, 5th/4th c.BC] (ML)