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

post-house

noun ˈpəʊsthaʊs
  • A posting-house or inn where horses are kept for the use of travellers; (hence in extended use) an inn or other establishment providing accommodation for travellers. Now archaic or historical.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Coryate (?1577–1617), traveller and writer. From post + house.

 
 

Definition of post-house in US English:

post-house

nounˈpəʊsthaʊs
  • A posting-house or inn where horses are kept for the use of travellers; (hence in extended use) an inn or other establishment providing accommodation for travellers. Now archaic or historical.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Coryate (?1577–1617), traveller and writer. From post + house.

 
 
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