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pillion

pil·lion

UK/ˈpɪljən/ US/ˈpɪljʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc.

Origin

From Scottish Gaelic pillean (“little rug”), from Latin pellis (“animal skin, pelt”).

Phrases

  • ride pillion

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