post horse

American  

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.

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post horse British  

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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Etymology

Origin of post horse

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

She was used to managing men with a firm hand, to changing from one to another, as though they were post horses.

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So saying, she hastened to Mrs Mowbray, whom she found giving orders, with eager impatience, to have post horses sent for immediately.

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The means of travel at the disposal of both statesmen were identical—post horses.

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The fellow has quite forgot this journey;—have you bespoke post horses?

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Great arterial roads were made by the Persian rulers to hold their new empire, and post horses were always in waiting for the imperial messenger or the traveller with an official permit.

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