Etymology:
Meaning:
With great speed; with all possible haste.
Origin:
The phrase "post haste" originated from the use of horses in the postal service. "Post" refers to the postal system, and "haste" refers to the speed at which mail was delivered. In the era before modern transportation, riders on horseback were used to transport mail over long distances, and the phrase "post haste" came to be associated with urgent mail deliveries.
The term "post" in this context derives from the Latin word "posita," meaning "placed or fixed." In the Roman Empire, horses were stationed at designated points along military roads, ready to carry messages and dispatches. These stations became known as "posta," and the riders who carried the messages were called "postilions."
The word "haste" comes from the Old English word "hǣst," meaning "speed, hurry, swiftness." It is related to the German word "hast" and the Dutch word "haast," which also mean "haste."
Over time, the phrase "post haste" became synonymous with any form of urgent delivery, regardless of the mode of transportation. It is now commonly used to describe any situation where speed is of the utmost importance.
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