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trafficator
(traf¦fic|ator)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtrafɪkeɪtə/
noun
British
an obsolete kind of signalling device on the side of a motor vehicle, having the form of a small illuminated pointer which could be extended to indicate a change of direction.
Origin:
1930s
: blend of
traffic
and
indicator
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