Outpost etymology in English

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English word outpost comes from English post, English out-

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
post	English (en)	To assign to a station; to set; to place.. To enter (a name) on a list, as for service, promotion, etc. Sent via the postal service.. With the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly (American football) A moderate to deep passing route in which a receiver runs 10-20 yards from the line of scrimmage straight down the field, then cuts toward the middle of the field (towards the [...]
out-	English (en)	Completely. External to, on the outside of. Greater than, beyond. Surpassing, exceeding. Toward the outside of, away from.
outpost	English (en)	(chess) A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.. A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.. An outlying settlement.. The body of troops manning such a post.

Outpost etymology