pillion

== English == === Etymology === From Scottish Gaelic pillean (“little rug”), from Latin pellis (“animal skin, pelt”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɪljən/ Rhymes: -ɪljən Hyphenation: pill‧ion === Noun === pillion (plural pillions) A pad behind the saddle of a horse for a second rider. (motorcycling) A similar second saddle on a bicycle or motorcycle for a passenger. The person riding in the pillion. Synonym: pillionist The cushion of a saddle. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === pillion (not comparable) Riding behind the driving rider, as when positioned on the rump of a mount. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === pillion (third-person singular simple present pillions, present participle pillioning, simple past and past participle pillioned) (transitive) To place (a person) on a pillion. (intransitive) To ride on a pillion. Synonyms: (slang) ride bitch, ride pillion To put a pillion on a horse.