ante-post

adjective

an·​te-post ˈan-ti-ˌpōst How to pronounce ante-post (audio)
British
: relating to or being wagers on a horse race made especially before the day of the race

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ante-post was in 1865

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Cite this Entry

“Ante-post.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ante-post. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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