noun
- riders who guide horses drawing a coach or carriage, especially those riding the left-hand horse of a pair
Usage: historical; plural of postillion
Examples
- The wealthy merchant hired two postillions to guide his ornate carriage through the countryside.
- In the 18th century, postillions were essential for long-distance travel by horse-drawn coach.
- The postillions wore distinctive uniforms and were skilled horsemen.
- Royal processions often featured multiple postillions riding alongside the ceremonial carriages.
- The museum display showed how postillions controlled the horses from their mounted position.
- During the storm, the experienced postillions kept the carriage steady on the muddy road.