postilion
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
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Then as the hills grew steeper, he took two mules, with a horse in front as a leader, mounted by a postilion, who, with his white dress and turbaned head, made a very picturesque appearance.
From From Egypt to Japan by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.