stage-coach

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A horse-drawn coach that runs routinely between two destinations to transport passengers and mail.

verb

/ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/

stage-coach stage-coaches stagecoach stage coach stage-coaching stage-coached

From stage + coach, reflecting the fact that relay of horses was a typical aspect of the operation of the service.

stage diligence

staging post

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