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Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of postilion. alt-of, alternative

   "So saying, he ordered the postillion to the horses' heads, there to await his return."

2. 2
   someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman) wordnet

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postilionpostilion

Example

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"So saying, he ordered the postillion to the horses' heads, there to await his return."

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