pillion
pill·ion
Riding behind the driving rider, as when positioned on the rump of a mountRiding behind the driving rider, as when positioned on the rump of a mount.
/ˈpɪljən/
» On my ancestor's donkey, I ride pillion.
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1 senses(not comparable)Riding behind the driving rider, as when positioned on the rump of a mount.
Examples
1 sentencesOn my ancestor's donkey, I ride pillion.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Scottish Gaelic pillean (“little rug”), from Latin pellis (“animal skin, pelt”).From Scottish Gaelic pillean (“little rug”), from Latin pellis (“animal skin, pelt”).
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