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Definition of post boy in English: post boynoun ˈpəʊs(t) bɔɪ 1A boy who carries and delivers post; a boy or man who rides express, changing horses at intervals, to deliver letters, dispatches, etc. (now historical). Hence occasionally: a bringer of news; frequently as the title of a newspaper or periodical. 2The postilion of a stagecoach, post-chaise, or hired carriage. Compare "postilion". Now historical.
Origin Late 16th century. From post + boy. Definition of post boy in US English: post boynounˈpəʊs(t) bɔɪ 1A boy who carries and delivers post; a boy or man who rides express, changing horses at intervals, to deliver letters, dispatches, etc. (now historical). Hence occasionally: a bringer of news; frequently as the title of a newspaper or periodical. 2The postilion of a stagecoach, post-chaise, or hired carriage. Compare "postilion". Now historical.
Origin Late 16th century. From post + boy. |