A coachman refers to a job from the past, when horse-drawn vehicles were common. In historical novels, the coachman is often seen waiting outside grand houses.
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Archaic Usage
The term 'coachman' is old-fashioned and not used in modern transportation contexts. He dressed up as a coachman for the period drama.
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Visual Imagery
'Coachman' evokes images of traditional attire like a top hat and long coat. The coachman, complete with a top hat, opened the carriage door.