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

"Un postilion Italien, qui voyait mourir son cheval, priait pour lui, et s'�criait: O, Sant' Antonio, abbiate piet� dell' anima sua!"—Madame de Sta�l.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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)