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单词 letter card
释义

letter card

/ˈlɛtə kɑːd/
noun
1A card marked with one or more letters of the alphabet, especially as used in literacy instruction.
2A card used for correspondence, a postcard; specifically a card with a gummed edge which can be folded and sealed to serve in place of a letter and envelope.
  • Letter cards were originally sold in the form of prepaid postcards; sealable versions were first adopted in Belgium in 1882, the United States in 1886, and Britain in 1892..

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Leeds Mercury. From letter + card.

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