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The History of the Word Chauffeur

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You might have heard the word chauffeur a lot of time till now, but have you ever wondered about the origin of this word. The job of a chauffeur is an appreciable one; they are the man behind the luxury of the posh cars. They will turn your day into a pleasant memory and for this; they are always ready to act forward. The peaked hat, dark suits, and the white pair of gloves make them turn into your savior on a busy day. Even if they are not ready in this attire, the companies providing the chauffeur services in London make sure that the chauffeurs stay groomed.  So, in this article, we will see where this well-versed term came from.  The word chauffeur was first seen around 1896 and it is assumed that it came from the French word “Stroker”. Stroker was the term used for drivers who helped in stroking the engine sat that time. The sea vessels and railroad were steam powered at that time the drivers were needed to stroke the engine for movement. Till 1902 the automobiles r