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

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 saw the carriage disappear round the corner with a valet and a valise in the rumble, and the eyes of the occupant fixed steadily upon the postilion.

From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis