\ ˈpōst-ˌhȯrs
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Definition of post-horse
: a horse for use especially by couriers or mail carriers
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“Post-horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-horse. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of post-horse was in 1527
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