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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Post-, Poist-hors, n. [e.m.E. post-horse (1527); Post n.2] A horse kept at a post-stage for despatch-riders (Post n.2 2) or at any posting establishment for hire by travellers (see Post n.2 3 b, 4 b, 5 a, Postmaister n. 2). —1547 Reg. Privy C. I 73 (see Post n.2 1 c).
Post-horsis 1586 Warrender P. in Rait & Cameron King James's Secret 118.
The governour … makis no impedyment and gewys ane pastport fore post horsis 1603 Reg. Privy C. VI 566.
To … haive in reddines twa abill and sufficient post hors with furnitur convenient for the service of his majesteis pakattis onlie … And … all sik as … sall … appeir to be directit frome his majesteis counsall that they salbe weill … servit of guid and sufficient post-hors 1623 Haddington Corr. 224.
To cause thame be … serveit with sax … able poist horss, with a guyde for thame … at the ordinary rait and pryce 1642 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. VII 202 (see Post-stage n.).
