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Meaning of "postboy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POSTBOY

postboy  [ˈpəʊstˌbɔɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POSTBOY

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Postboy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POSTBOY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Postboy (ship)

The 63 ton schooner Postboy was built at Port Adelaide in 1874. The schooner was owned by Messrs. Weman and Morgan and registered at Port Adelaide. She was a regular trading vessel between Port Adelaide and the gulf ports. Captain James Thomas was in charge of the schooner Postboy on 15 December 1876 about 11-12 miles off Glenelg when a sudden squall struck. She was returning from Port MacDonnell, South Australia to Port Adelaide, South Australia, with a small cargo of bark and stone ballast and seven people on board. The wind pushed the vessel bodily over and she lay on her side with sails floating in the water, resulting in the loss of 6 lives. Captain James Thomas was drowned and his body was found on Kirkcaldy Beach on 26 December 1876. His wife Sarah was pregnant with daughter Edith Emily at the time. Postboy was refitted but was eventually wrecked at Arno Bay, South Australia after being driven ashore by a squall on 22 October 1905, and was said to have been burnt on the beach. The ship’s wreck site is protected by the South Australian Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981 and is located at 33°55′12″S 136°34′12″E / 33.92000°S 136.

Definition of postboy in the English dictionary

The definition of postboy in the dictionary is a man or boy who brings the post round to offices.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POSTBOY


attaboy
ˈætəˌbɔɪ
B-boy
ˈbiːˌbɔɪ
batboy
ˈbætˌbɔɪ
beachboy
ˈbiːtʃˌbɔɪ
billyboy
ˈbɪlɪˌbɔɪ
carboy
ˈkɑːˌbɔɪ
cowboy
ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ
fanboy
ˈfænˌbɔɪ
footboy
ˈfʊtˌbɔɪ
homeboy
ˈhəʊmˌbɔɪ
houseboy
ˈhaʊsˌbɔɪ
ladyboy
ˈleɪdɪˌbɔɪ
liftboy
ˈlɪftˌbɔɪ
newsboy
ˈnjuːzˌbɔɪ
paperboy
ˈpeɪpəˌbɔɪ
playboy
ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ
potboy
ˈpɒtˌbɔɪ
schoolboy
ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ
streetboy
ˈstriːtˌbɔɪ
tomboy
ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POSTBOY

postanal
postapocalyptic
postarrest
postatomic
postattack
postaxial
postbag
postbase
postbiblical
postbox
postburn
postbus
postcapitalist
postcard
postcava
postcaval
postclassic
postclassical
postcode
postcode discrimination

WORDS THAT END LIKE POSTBOY

altar boy
baby boy
birthday boy
black boy
boy
cabin boy
drummer boy
errand boy
fair-haired boy
golden boy
hautboy
messenger boy
old boy
pretty boy
rent boy
shepherd boy
teddy boy
the boy
whipping boy
white-haired boy

Synonyms and antonyms of postboy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «postboy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POSTBOY

Find out the translation of postboy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of postboy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «postboy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

postboy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

postillón
570 millions of speakers

English

postboy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

postboy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

postboy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

postboy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

postboy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

postboy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

postillon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Postboy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Postboy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

postboy
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

postboy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Panjaluke
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

postboy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

postboy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोस्टबॉय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

postboy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

postboy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

postboy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

postboy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

postboy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

postboy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

postiljon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

postboy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

postboy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of postboy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTBOY»

The term «postboy» is used very little and occupies the 152.112 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTBOY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «postboy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «postboy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about postboy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSTBOY»

Discover the use of postboy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to postboy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine
Sir Harry; am Gentle Kitty by Young Postboy, out of General Ridgely's Dairy Maid; she by Bedford, out of Racket, a Medley mare. Young Postboy by Ridgely's Old Postboy; his dam out of the Mountain filly, sometimes called Selima. OLIVIA, br. f.
‎1832
2
Queens County in Olden Times: Being a Supplement to the ...
Postboy. 1748-9. — Nicholas Barrington was -school master at Flower Hill [ Manhasset] ; but in 1757 he was in New York where he tanght youth to write the usual hands, arithmetic in both kinds, with the extraction of the roots, as, also, ...
Henry Onderdonk, 1865
3
Complete Works
Wos you ever called in," inquired Sam, glancing at the driver, after a short silence , and lowering his voice to a mysterious whisper: " wos you ever called in, ven you wos 'prentice to a sawbones, to wisit a postboy ? " " I don't remember that I ...
Charles Dickens, 1870
4
queens county in olden times:
... forty by twenty feet, with stone cellar, and a barn and bolting-house together. — Postboy. 1748, June 10. — Twenty shillings reward. — Ran away from William Rogers, Oysterbay, an Irish servant lad, Henry McQueede, eleven years old and  ...
henry onderonk, 1865
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The Pickwick Papers
whisper : " wos you ever called in, ven you wos 'prentice to a sawbones, to wisit a postboy ? " " I don't remember that I ever was," replied Bob Sawyer. " You never see a postboy in that 'ere hospital as you walked (as they says o' the ghosts), ...
Charles Dickens, 1905
6
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction: ...
You never see a postboy in that 'ere hospital as you walked (as they say o' the ghosts), did you ?" demanded Sam. " No," replied Bob Sawyer. " I don't think I ever did." " Never know'd a churchyard vere there wos a postboy's tombstone, or see ...
‎1838
7
The Mirror of literature, amusement, and instruction
Of the proceedings of the Tzar, during the four months he remained in England, very little is recorded in the few journals or other publications of that day ; the former consisting chiefly of the Postmaster, the Postman, and the Postboy.
‎1832
8
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club: Containing a ...
inquired Sam, glancing at the driver, after a short silence; and lowering his voice to a mysterious whisper, “ wos you ever called in, ven you wos 'prentice to a sawbones , to wisit a postboy? ” “ I don't remember that I ever was ,” replied Bob ...
Charles Dickens, 1838
9
Neo-formalist Papers: Contributions to the Silver Jubilee ...
Sam asks Sawyer whether he was ever 'called in' as an apprentice surgeon 'to wisit a postboy'. (810) Sawyer says not. Sam continues his interrogation. 'You never see a postboy in that "ere hospital as walked (as they says o' the ghosts), did ...
Joe Andrew, Robert Reid, 1998
10
The Pickwick Papers:
'Wos you ever called in,' inquired Sam, glancing at the driver, after ashort silence, and loweringhis voiceto a mysterious whisper—'wos you ever called in,when you wos 'prentice to a sawbones, to wisit a postboy.' 'I don't remember thatI ...
Charles Dickens, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSTBOY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term postboy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Daiello reunited with jockey Chris Johnson at Otaki
Savaria did not carry the stable on her own and Postboy, Tie Me Down and three-year-old Figurac won 10 races between them this season ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
2
Hawk the Slayer is back – and he's brought his mindsword
The four-decade Hawk saga is a study in the ups and downs of film-making. Marcel “started as a postboy at Pinewood in 1960” and worked as ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Daiello enhances big season for Bergerson
Daiello might gave Bergerson a chance to complete a Winter Cup hat-trick while the likes of Savaria, Tie Me Down, Postboy and Figurac should ... «Stuff.co.nz, May 15»
4
Talking Pictures TV founder Sarah Cronin-Stanley on the reborn of …
“He started off in 1963 as a postboy at the Rank Organisation, but moved on to be an assistant in the cutting room and eventually became an ... «Express.co.uk, May 15»
5
Winners flowing again for jockey Hayden Tinsley
... Adventador was scratched from the Anzac 1600 on Sunday but Canny Magic, Da Shindig, Shamrock King, Flint and Postboy are all chances. «Stuff.co.nz, Apr 15»
6
Flemings persevere in pursuit of Group I win in New Zealand Oaks
Postboy has been freshened since failing to back up at his last start and should be competitive. - The Dominion Post. Saved|Saved Stories ... «Stuff.co.nz, Mar 15»
7
Nun but the best at North Walsham Atrium's Singalong Sound of …
Joseph Ballard, director of the ANN charity, appeared in lederhosen and plumed hat as Rolf, the young postboy in the movie. NUN BETTER: ... «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Mar 15»
8
Jockey Kelly Myers racks up 500 NZ wins as Tie Me Down takes out …
Bergerson will run Figurac, Hank Moody and Postboy, who all opened as favourite in final field betting. Tie Me Down, who races in the Little ... «Stuff.co.nz, Feb 15»
9
WATCH: Gwynedd singer recalls the heady days of the 1960s
“I got a job at the BBC in Bangor, initially as a postboy but moved up the ranks and was an apprentice producer when I left to go and work on ... «Daily Post North Wales, Feb 15»
10
BYGONE PICTURES: Ross trawlers in Grimsby
She was requisitioned as a minesweeper by the Admiralty and renamed Postboy (FY 1750). These early trawlers were fitted with Ruston ... «Grimsby Telegraph, Jan 15»

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