Synonyms for pillion

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pil-yuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɪl yən

Définition of pillion

Origin : kind of saddle, c.1500, of Celtic origin (cf. Irish pillin, Gaelic pillin), ultimately from Latin pellis "skin, pelt" (see film (n.)).

As in saddle : noun seat on horse

Example sentences :

Oh, if you choose, I will put a pillion on Sweetbriar, and see how that works?
Extract from : « Dulcibel » by Henry Peterson

There was necessarily a great waste of time in getting the pillion on Sweetbriar.
Extract from : « Dulcibel » by Henry Peterson

Amphillis sat on the pillion, and meditated on her information as they journeyed on.
Extract from : « The White Lady of Hazelwood » by Emily Sarah Holt

“If she wishes it, I will place a pillion on my horse, and she can ride behind me,” said Oliver.
Extract from : « The Settlers » by William H. G. Kingston

In another minute Jane was seated on the pillion behind the king.
Extract from : « Boscobel: or, the royal oak » by William Harrison Ainsworth

To this sympathetic remark from the pillion, the saddle made no reply.
Extract from : « Barry Lyndon » by William Makepeace Thackeray

I s'pose they hated the idee of gettin' off of that pillion, and onhitchin' that ox.
Extract from : « Sweet Cicely » by Josiah Allen's Wife: Marietta Holley

Why not send for Mr. Boyce, and carry her off at once on a pillion behind you?
Extract from : « The Small House at Allington » by Anthony Trollope

The farmer traveled on horseback with his wife on the pillion behind.
Extract from : « The Story of American History » by Albert F. Blaisdell

Metcalfe smiled as he heard the latch lifted, and took the pillion from her.
Extract from : « The Strange Story Book » by Mrs. Andrew Lang

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