What is another word for postilion?
Pronunciation: [pə͡ʊstˈɪli͡ən] (IPA) 
Postilion refers to a person who rides the leading left-hand horse of a team or pair drawing a carriage. Synonyms of this word are rider, driver, coachman, Jehu, teamster, and carter. Another term for postilion is the word charioteer, which often refers to drivers in ancient Roman times. The postilion's main job is to control the lead horse while working in tandem with the carriage driver. The use of postilions and other similar words reflects a time when carriages and horses were the primary means of transportation for people and goods. Today, these terms are useful to know when reading historical or fictional accounts depicting a different era.
