estafette
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of estafette
1785–95; < French < Italian staffetta, diminutive of staffa stirrup < Germanic ( cf. stapes); see -ette
Example Sentences
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The estafette galloped up to the door and jumped from his horse.
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
The estafette was by this time equipped; for he had not lost an instant in making his preparations while talking.
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
"The estafette which passed us was stopped by a whole gang," said John, increasing his emphasis with each additional piece of information.
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
The estafette came as usual galloping up the road, brandishing over his head a short-handled whip, with a long knotted lash; every smack of which made a report like a pistol.
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
But on the fourth day there came, by estafette, a Letter from the Queen, conjuring him to return without delay, the King growing worse and worse.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 09 by Carlyle, Thomas
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