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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"As formidable a band as ever I saw," said the estafette, springing into the saddle.
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
At that moment Dulac entered the room with a packet of letters just arrived from Paris by estafette.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 097, January, 1876 by Various
Estafette with a certain Letter, which the Rittmeister had picked up in Erlangen, and has shot across by estafette to wait his Majesty here.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 by Carlyle, Thomas
The estafette galloped up to the door and jumped from his horse.
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
"Here comes the estafette from Naples," said mine host of the inn at Terracina, "bring out the relay."
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
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