posti

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • post, postal service
  • postal office
  • mail
  • appointment, position, post

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish post (mail) derived from Middle French poste derived from Italian posta (stopping-place for coaches, stopping-place, post office).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

posta

Gloss

stopping-place for coaches, stopping-place, post office

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