jarvey
Americannoun
plural
jarveys-
a hackney coachman.
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a hackney coach.
noun
Etymology
Origin of jarvey
1790–1800; special use of Jarvey, variant of Jarvis proper name
Example Sentences
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He descended from his carriage and called a jarvey who drove him across the city to the Northern Counties station where he took train again.
From Changing Winds A Novel by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)
Right at the start, we met with unexpected difficulties, for nobody at the hotel, not even the ancient jarvey, had ever heard of the Sheela-na-gig.
From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
Perhaps he is a retired jarvey, and this is just his way of doing business.
From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
The horse absolutely refused to do so, and each time the old jarvey flogged him he exhibited very considerable agility in every direction except up the hill.
From The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon by Gordon, J. M. (Joseph Maria)
"He meant Irish miles, your honour," explained the jarvey, laughing.
From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
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