noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A horse-drawn coach that runs routinely between two destinations to transport passengers and mail. historical

   "Meronym: thoroughbrace"

Verb

1. 1
   To travel by stage-coach.

Synonyms

All synonyms

stage

Etymology

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

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