pillion

Meanings

1. A pad behind the saddle of a horse for a second rider.
2. A similar second saddle on a bicycle or motorcycle for a passenger.
3. The person riding in the pillion.
4. The cushion of a saddle.

1. Riding behind the driving rider, as when positioned on the rump of a mount.

1. To place (a person) on a pillion.
2. To ride on a pillion.
3. To put a pillion on a horse.

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic pillean (“little rug”), from Latin pellis (“animal skin, pelt”).