单词 | postal matter |
释义 | > as lemmaspostal matter b. Chiefly U.S. In full postal matter. Material which may be sent by post. ΘΚΠ society > communication > correspondence > letter > mail > [noun] post1646 mail of letters1654 postal matter1869 mailshot1963 mailout1977 1869 Ladies' Repository July 61/1 The utility of railways is..clearly manifest..rendering the conveyance of both postal matter and small parcels so cheap and rapid. 1891 Cent. Dict. at First-class First-class matter, in the postal system of the United States, matter which is in writing, or sealed against inspection. 1891 Cent. Dict. at Second-class Second-class matter,..mail matter consisting of newspapers and other periodical publications. 1896 Strand Mag. 338/2 [Letters and other] postal matter, such as book parcels, post-cards, newspapers, circulars, telegrams, etc. 1999 Connecticut Opinions 26 July 844/2 The statement that the postal police have the final say regarding the handling of the postal matter [etc.]. < as lemmas |
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