Associations to the word «Postilion»
Noun
- Coachman
- Whip
- Footman
- Carriage
- Cracking
- Valet
- Diligence
- Landau
- Chateau
- Trot
- Gallop
- Courier
- Traveller
- Horse
- Luggage
- Groom
- Travelling
- Crack
- Inn
- Horseback
- Posting
- Boots
- Marquis
- Ay
- Coach
- Sprang
- Monsieur
- Jockey
- Wheel
- Cart
- Drove
- Rein
- Saddle
- Stable
- Belle
- Servant
- Maid
- Fury
- Boot
- Road
- Cap
- Prussia
- Gentleman
- Drive
- Jacket
- Pace
- Post
- Stamp
- Madame
- Journey
- Pair
- Gate
- Nicholas
- Stop
- Crowd
- Driver
- Vehicle
- Lightning
- Lady
- Hat
- Door
- Box
- Ride
- Travel
- Four
- Majesty
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
POSTILION, noun. A rider mounted on the near (left) leading horse who guides the team pulling a carriage.
POSTILION, noun. (obsolete) A post-boy, a messenger boy, a swift letter carrier.
Dictionary definition
POSTILION, noun. Someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman).
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.