noun
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a man or boy who brings the post round to offices
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another name for postilion
Etymology
Origin of postboy
Example Sentences
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"Your postboy will tell you, Sir; this case is of much more moment to me."
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Charles James Lever
"She 's saying it will do very well," said the postboy, conciliatingly, "and 'tis maybe a whole year she 'll stay with you."
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) by Charles James Lever
Meanwhile Kate watched the postboy as he untied the luggage and deposited it at her side.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Charles James Lever
We shall have the postboy striking for double pay if Miss Avory’s correspondents don’t hold their hand.”
From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Bertram Mitford
Just as June was getting a bit lonesome the postboy came trotting in with a letter for Seki San and June ran in to take it to her.
From Captain June by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice
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