Postillion (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The postillion expertly guided the horses as they pulled the elegant carriage through the crowded streets.
- In the 19th century, it was common for a postillion to ride the near horse of a pair to guide the horses pulling a carriage.
- The young postillion, dressed in his finest livery, sat proudly on the near horse as the carriage made its way to the royal palace.
- As the carriage approached the steep hill, the postillion leaned forward to urge the horses on and guide them safely to the top.
- The postillion's skill and experience were evident as he navigated the horses through the narrow streets and around sharp corners.