estafette
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of estafette
1785–95; < French < Italian staffetta, diminutive of staffa stirrup < Germanic ( cf. stapes); see -ette
Example Sentences
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Each village we passed showed only blackened walls, save where at intervals a farmhouse had been repaired to serve as an estafette for couriers from the French army.
From Stray Pearls by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Sometimes, however, he rode, as estafette or orderly, a splendid sorrel stallion, also his property; and this stallion, "Garryowen" by name, was the pride and delight of our hearts, the pet of our camp.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 by Various
"Cruel, signora!" echoed the estafette, giving a glance at the lady as he put spurs to his horse.
From Tales of a Traveller by Washington Irving
Every now and then an estafette galloped to or from the town.
From My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
"Here comes the estafette from Naples," said mine host of the inn at Terracina, "bring out the relay."
From Tales of a Traveller by Washington Irving
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