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View synonyms for post horse

post horse

noun

  1. a horse kept, as at a station on a post road, for the use of persons riding post or for hire by travelers.

post horse

noun

  1. (formerly) a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by postriders or for hire to travellers

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Word History and Origins

Origin of post horse1

First recorded in 1520–30

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post hornpost house

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