Post definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary POST, a. Suborned; hired to do what is wrong. [Not in use.] POST, n. [L. postis, from positus, the given participle of pono ... of troops is stationed. The sentinel must not desert his post. The troops are ordered to defend the post. Hence, 3. The troops stationed in a particular place, or ... station. When vice prevails and impious men bear sway, The post of honor is a private station. 5. A messenger ...
post office definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a local branch where postal services are available" [syn: post office, local post office] 2: an independent agency of the federal government responsible ... individuals and businesses in the United States [syn: United States Post Office, US Post Office, Post Office, PO] 3: a children's game in which ...
post horse definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers [syn: post horse, post-horse, poster] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses ...
post chaise definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: closed ... and seating two to four persons Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
post horn definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: wind ... of the 18th and 19th centuries Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
To ride post definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
Post route definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
Post and pair definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
Post bag definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
Post bill definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
Post hour definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
post road definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a ... route over which mail is carried Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
Post town definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
To travel post definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...
Post coach definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Post Post, n. [F. poste, LL. posta station, post (where horses were kept), properly, a fixed or set place ... positus placed, p. p. of ponere. See Position, and cf. Post a pillar.] 1. The place at which anything is stopped ... travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. (b) A military station; the place at which a ...