ˈdoor-post
The post on each side of a door-way, on one of which the door is hung.
| 1535 Coverdale Ezek. xlv. 19 The dorepostes of the ynnermer courte. 1551 Crowley Pleasure & Payne 93 Ye deafe dorepostis, coulde ye not heare? 1840 Dickens Old C. Shop xviii, The landlord was leaning against the door⁓post. |