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词汇 post boy
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Definition of post boy in English:

post boy

noun ˈpəʊs(t) bɔɪ
  • 1A boy who carries and delivers post; a boy or man who rides express, changing horses at intervals, to deliver letters, dispatches, etc. (now historical). Hence occasionally: a bringer of news; frequently as the title of a newspaper or periodical.

  • 2The postilion of a stagecoach, post-chaise, or hired carriage. Compare "postilion". Now historical.

Origin

Late 16th century. From post + boy.

Definition of post boy in US English:

post boy

nounˈpəʊs(t) bɔɪ
  • 1A boy who carries and delivers post; a boy or man who rides express, changing horses at intervals, to deliver letters, dispatches, etc. (now historical). Hence occasionally: a bringer of news; frequently as the title of a newspaper or periodical.

  • 2The postilion of a stagecoach, post-chaise, or hired carriage. Compare "postilion". Now historical.

Origin

Late 16th century. From post + boy.

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