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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A trampling of hoofs and then the postboy appeared, mounted on an undersized pony and clad in a long military surtout of ancient date.
From The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising by Mitford, Bertram
"They 'll no be makin' a stay on't," said she to the postboy, who, in his capacity of interpreter, had got down to explain to Molly the requirements of the strangers.
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
"Hollo!" cried the postboy, and cracked his whip.
From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 by Various
"Let the postboy put up his horses, William," said Miss Martin, "and bring tea."
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James
The grooms moved on also, while the leading postboy, standing up in his stirrups, scanned the current with evident misgiving.
From Sophia A Romance by Weyman, Stanley John
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