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pillion

[pil-yuhn] / ˈpɪl jən /
NOUN
saddle
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PC Paul Summerson, 44, was prosecuted over the pursuit of Lewis Johnson who was on a moped, and his pillion passenger Louis Kyriacou, both 18, through Stoke Newington in 2016.

From BBC Oct. 12, 2021

Riding pillion on a neighbour’s motorcycle for 40 minutes through hillsides dotted with paddy fields, the 34-year-old health worker headed for the Mathalput Community Health Centre.

From Reuters Jan. 25, 2021

The duo along with their plumber, Ravi Shaw, who rides pillion, make their way to the first huddle of people and get to work.

From The Guardian Mar. 19, 2020

As the convoy left the hospital it was chased by two motorcycle film crews, with one cameraman standing on the pillion seat.

From New York Times Aug. 30, 2017

The Princess made her public entry into Edinburgh riding on a pillion behind the King.

From England in the Days of Old by Andrews, William




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