ride bodkin

obsolete To be squeezed tightly between two people while traveling, especially in a carriage. Pressed for time ahead of his appointment, the Duke was rather unceremoniously obliged to ride bodkin between the two daughters of his host.

ride bodkin

travel squeezed between two other people. dated

See also: bodkin, ride

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See also:

sit bodkin
carriage
carriage and pair
like sardines
press (something) into (something)
press into
blood oath
blood pact
oath
pact

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