"postrider" meaning in All languages combined

See postrider on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: postriders [plural]
Etymology: post + rider Etymology templates: {{compound|en|post|rider}} post + rider Head templates: {{en-noun}} postrider (plural postriders)
  1. One who rides over a postroad to carry the mails. Categories (topical): Occupations, Post Synonyms: post rider, post-rider
    Sense id: en-postrider-en-noun-ceJ9Kbdz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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