Postboy
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A male postilion. historical
"It is fitting that the vest should convey athleticism, since it was born as a warm but not constraining garment for postboys on horseback in 19th-century England (hence the high armhole and traditional wool front)."
- 2 A boy who carries letters from the post.
Example
More examples"It is fitting that the vest should convey athleticism, since it was born as a warm but not constraining garment for postboys on horseback in 19th-century England (hence the high armhole and traditional wool front)."
Etymology
From post + boy.
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