English Explanatory Dictionary

postilion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rider mounted on the near (left) leading horse who guides the team pulling a carriage.
  2. A post-boy, a messenger boy, a swift letter carrier.

Pronunciation

/pɒˈstɪlɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-postilion.wav /pəˈstɪljən/ /poʊˈstɪljən/

Word forms

postilion postilions postillion

Etymology

From Middle French postillon, and its likely source, Italian postiglione (“guide for driver of post-coach”), from posta (“post”).

Derived words

postilioned postilion sentence
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