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   pillion

   /ˈpɪljən/

   noun

   • 1. a seat for a passenger behind a motorcyclist.
   • ▪ a woman's light saddle.
   • ▪ a cushion attached to the back of a saddle, on which a second person may ride.

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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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