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Postillions

Description

Postillions refer to a noun that is plural for postillion, which is derived from the French word "postillon" meaning a postilion or a person who rides the leading left-hand horse of a team.

In modern usage, postillions are often used to describe the riders on the front left-hand horses of a four-in-hand carriage or the footmen on either side of the front of a coach.

Examples

Noun:

1. The four-in-hand carriage was beautifully adorned with postillions dressed in colorful uniforms.
2. When the coach arrived, the postillions swiftly jumped down and opened the carriage door for the passengers.

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