stage-driver
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stage-driver
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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“I know what he means,” said the stage-driver, stepping forth as a volunteer, and stooping to take hold of the llianas.
From The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains by Reid, Mayne
“What else should we be?” answered the stage-driver by my side, “That same we air, an’ no mistake about it.”
From The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains by Reid, Mayne
I inquired of the stage-driver, without stirring from my place.
From The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains by Reid, Mayne
The author herein presents a vivid, bird's-eye view of the development of the express companies from the days of the stage-driver up to the present time.
From The Express Companies of the United States A Study of a Public Utility by Benedict, Bert
He kep' just behind the feller," the stage-driver told Van Horn at the Tavern afterwards—"just behind him, like as if he was afraid the feller'd run away from him.
From Dr. Lavendar's People by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell
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