Meaning of pillion in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɪljən/

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  1. Noun

    pillion

    Etymology

    late 15th century (denoting a light saddle): from Scottish Gaelic pillean, Irish pillín‘small cushion’, diminutive of pell, from Latin pellis‘skin’

    Definitions

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

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