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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The jarvey encouraged him from time to time by touching him gently with the whip, but the horse never varied his gait, except that, whenever he came to a grade, he walked.
From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
When they came to the little wood where he had been but a few hours ago, Lord George dismissed the jarvey.
From The Happy Hypocrite A Fairy Tale For Tired Men by Beerbohm, Max, Sir
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
Sure, there's nothing I can do, miss," said the jarvey, who had listened sympathetically; "I can't make the car any longer, now can I?
From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
Our jarvey was a loquacious old fellow, who talked unceasingly, but in so broken a brogue that it was only with the greatest difficulty we could follow him.
From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
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