Meanings
plural post horses
- alternativeAlternative spelling of posthorse.
It was further proposed that a space of ground near these establishments should be appropriated to a mews for the convenience of persons requiring post horses, and for the standing of horses and carriages at livery.
1945 September and October, “The Origin of the Euston Hotel”, in Railway Magazine, page 266
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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