Jehu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒiːhjuː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jehu is a noun meaning (colloquial, dated) A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.
Meaning
(colloquial, dated) A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.
Example Sentences
Among those who seemed disposed to join in this opinion was the Jehu of the Warwickshire coach, who expressed his conviction to our hero, that "he wos a young gent as had much himproved hisself since he tooled him up to the Warsity with his guvnor."
Word Forms
- jehus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include speeder, coachee, jockey, coacher, jitneyman, jeerer.
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