post-horse
/ˈpəʊsthɔːs/Now historical
noun
A horse kept at a post-house or inn for the use of post-riders, or for hire by travellers.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in Stephen Gardiner (d. 1555), theologian, administrator, and bishop of Winchester. From post + horse.
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