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单词 posties
释义

postie

noun

pos·​tie ˈpō-stē How to pronounce postie (audio)
British
: letter carrier

Synonyms

  • letter carrier
  • mail carrier
  • mailman
  • postman
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Example Sentences

the sort of small Cornish village in which the local postie knows everyone's business

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from postman

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

posties

noun

plural of postie, British
as in postmen
a person who delivers mail the sort of small Cornish village in which the local postie knows everyone's business

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • postmen
  • mailmen
  • postmasters
  • letter carriers
  • mail carriers
  • messengers
  • couriers
  • postmistresses
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