jarvey

American  

[jahr-vee] / ˈdʒɑr vi /

noun

Irish English.

jarveys plural

1. a hackney coachman.

2. a hackney coach.

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jarvey British  

/ ˈdʒɑːvɪ /

noun

1. informal a hackney coachman

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• jarveys
  plural

Etymology

Origin of jarvey

1790–1800; special use of Jarvey, variant of Jarvis proper name

Example Sentences

And then, while our jarvey drank his whiskey, I had a talk with Mr. Nally, who, of course, for reasons of trade perhaps, is firmly of the belief that Auburn is Lissoy and no other.

From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert

You can pretend to walk with us a little way, then slip back and under the seat again—takin' care that this time the jarvey don't see you.

From The Adventures of Harry Revel by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

After doing so he took the "fare" from the passenger, who, surprised at the deliberation with which the jarvey had gone through the whole of these proceedings, inquired, "Why did you cover the horse's head?"

From The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. by Various

Once the bargain is concluded, your jarvey is the most agreeable and obliging of fellows.

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