pilot

pilot n

Fr. pillotte < It. pilota < pedota, rudder, steersman, beacon.

  1. Captain; steersman; guide; driver of a ship; [fig.] Jesus Christ; spiritual guide.

pilot v

Fr. pilote-r, see pilot, n.

  1. Guide; lead; direct; steer; usher; drive; motivate; urge; spur; push.