Coachman
(noun)
- A person who drives a horse-drawn carriage, especially for passengers.
- A person who is hired to drive a coach or similar vehicle for passengers or goods.
Origin:
From the middle english cocheman, meaning 'driver of a horse-drawn coach'.
Examples:
- The wealthy family had a coachman to drive their horse-drawn carriage to and from their estate.
- The coachman expertly guided the horses down the narrow, winding roads on their journey.
- The coachman would often wait outside the building, ready to take the passengers on their next trip.
- The coachman helped the passengers into the coach and made sure they were comfortable before setting off.
- The coachman was well-known and respected in the town for his safe and reliable driving.