post-boat

[ pohst-boht ]

noun

, British.

1. mailboat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of post-boat¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The twins (for such they proved to be) were most benignant giants, and asked us aboard the post-boat galliot for a chat.

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The post-boat lay in her old berth at the eastern jetty, her mainsail set and her twin giants spitting over the rail.

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We had reached Luxor from Cairo by the commonplace post boat.

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The red post boat hung at her moorings outside the little harbour.

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She knew that the post boat had arrived at the pier and that her visitor, a stranger on the island, must have come in her.

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