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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, post. To travel (typically rapidly) by posthorse or post chaise; to arrive and assume a military post.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, intransitive
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verb
To travel as quickly as possible by whatever means.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, figuratively, intransitive
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verb
To begin to serve any position, particularly (UK military, historical) to be named a post-captain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, figuratively, intransitive
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verb
To establish oneself in a defensive or offensive position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, figuratively, intransitive
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History
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