postilion
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- postilioned adjective
Etymology
Origin of postilion
1580–90; earlier postillon < Middle French < Italian postiglione, derivative of posta post 3
Example Sentences
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He helped stabilize a postilion of need as a platoon designated hitter.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023
It weighs four tonnes and is pulled at walking pace by eight grey horses, with a mounted rider or postilion for each pair.
From BBC • May 4, 2023
The postilion who was riding the horse sprawled upon the road.
From Time Magazine Archive
At last the problem of Nuckett's evening was solved by entrusting the postilion with authority to recall him.
From Rich Relatives by MacKenzie, Compton
She instantly demanded fresh horses, for following them; but the postilion said, that he must return directly to Exeter, with his chaise; and enquired where she would alight.
From The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny
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