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单词 post-horse
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Definition of post-horse in English:

post-horse

noun ˈpəʊsthɔːs
historical
  • A horse kept at a post-house or inn for the use of post-riders, or for hire by travellers.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Stephen Gardiner (d. 1555), theologian, administrator, and bishop of Winchester. From post + horse.

 
 

Definition of post-horse in US English:

post-horse

nounˈpəʊsthɔːs
historical
  • A horse kept at a post-house or inn for the use of post-riders, or for hire by travellers.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Stephen Gardiner (d. 1555), theologian, administrator, and bishop of Winchester. From post + horse.

 
 
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