Pilot
/ˈpaɪ.lət/noun
A person who navigates or directs the course of a vehicle, especially an aircraft or a ship.
Did you know?The word 'pilot' derives from the Latin term for a 'paddle,' linking it to ancient navigation and the power over the journey's fate.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
pīlōtus
“A person who steers or guides.”
Old French
Old French
pilote
“A helmsman or guide on water.”
Middle English
Middle English
pilote
“A guide for ships or aircraft.”
Modern English
English
pilot
“An official who navigates or directs a vehicle.”