postboy

American  

[pohst-boi] / ˈpoʊstˌbɔɪ /

noun

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

2. a postilion.

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postboy British  

/ ˈpəʊstˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a man or boy who brings the post round to offices

2. another name for postilion

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Etymology

Origin of postboy

First recorded in 1580–90; post ³ + boy

Example Sentences

She ran downstairs and out into the yard singing under her breath, and saw the postboy coming up the drive.

From Beggars on Horseback by Jesse, F. Tennyson (Fryniwyd Tennyson)

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 Mitford, Bertram

You remember Jack, that was postboy at the Clanbrazil Arms.

From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James

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

From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James

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