subs. (old).—A stage coach. [Which was advertised to start Deo volente.]
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v. GOD-PERMIT, a stage coach, from that affectation of piety, frequently to be met with in advertisements of stage coaches or waggons, where most of their undertakings are promised with if GOD PERMIT, or GOD WILLING.
1825. G. KENT, Modern Flash Dictionary, s.v.
