postboy

[pohst-boi]

noun

(formerly) a boy or man who rode post or carried mail.
a postilion.

Origin of postboy

First recorded in 1580–90; post³ + boy

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Examples from the Web for postboy

Historical Examples

She asked John his name; and told the postboy he was not worth his salt.
The Fairchild Family
Mary Martha Sherwood
She was followed by Mr. and Mrs. Low, as soon as the postboy could let down the steps.
The Fairchild Family
Mary Martha Sherwood
I came up with the postboy, and took his letters to save him a couple of miles.
Lord Kilgobbin
Charles Lever
Your postboy will tell you, Sir; this case is of much more moment to me.
Luttrell Of Arran
Charles James Lever
The postboy had lost his way, and could offer no suggestions.
Red Cap Tales
Samuel Rutherford Crockett

British Dictionary definitions for postboy

postboy

noun

a man or boy who brings the post round to offices
another name for postilion

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Examples from the Web for postboy

Historical Examples

She asked John his name; and told the postboy he was not worth his salt.

She was followed by Mr. and Mrs. Low, as soon as the postboy could let down the steps.

I came up with the postboy, and took his letters to save him a couple of miles.

Your postboy will tell you, Sir; this case is of much more moment to me.

The postboy had lost his way, and could offer no suggestions.

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Origin of postboy