4.inner postNautical (see quot. 1850). inner barrister, inner stern-post, Inner Temple, etc.: see the nouns.
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1850 J. GreenwoodSailor's Sea-bk. 126Inner Post, a piece of oak timber brought on and fayed to the fore-side of the main stern~post, for the purpose of seating the transoms upon it.