postillion (Meaning)

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postillion (n)

someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)

Synonyms & Antonyms of postillion

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postillion Sentence Examples

  1. The postillion skillfully guided the horses through the treacherous mountain pass.
  2. The coachman and postillion worked together to deliver the passengers safely to their destination.
  3. The innkeeper's daughter had fallen in love with the handsome postillion.
  4. The postillion's horn echoed through the empty countryside.
  5. The young postillion dreamed of one day becoming a famous equestrian.
  6. The postillion's uniform was adorned with gold braid and brass buttons.
  7. The mail coach relied heavily on the services of the postillion.
  8. The postillion's horse stumbled and fell, delaying the journey.
  9. The postillion was well-versed in the local customs and traditions.
  10. The postillion's cheerful whistle was a welcome sound to travelers weary from their journey.

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someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)

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The postillion skillfully guided the horses through the treacherous mountain pass.

The coachman and postillion worked together to deliver the passengers safely to their destination.

The innkeeper's daughter had fallen in love with the handsome postillion.

The postillion's horn echoed through the empty countryside.