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Webster 1913 Edition


Posthouse

Post′houseˊ

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Noun.
1.
A house established for the convenience of the post, where relays of horses can be obtained.
2.
A house for distributing the malls; a post office.

Definition 2024


posthouse

posthouse

See also: post house, post-house, and post-House

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Noun

posthouse (plural posthouses)

  1. A house established for the convenience of the post, a stable or inn where relays of horses can be obtained.
  2. (obsolete) A building for distributing mail; a post office.