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Pronunciation: /meɪl/

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Definition of mail

noun

[mass noun]
  • letters and parcels sent by post: I did not receive any mail
  • (North American & West Indian also the mails) the postal system:you can order by mail
  • [in singular] a single delivery or collection of mail:I had a notice in by this morning’s mail
  • email:you’ve got mail
  • [count noun] dated a vehicle, such as a train, carrying mail.
  • [count noun] archaic a bag of letters to be sent by post.
  • [in names] used in titles of newspapers:the Daily Mail

verb

[with object]
  • send (a letter or parcel) by post:three editions were mailed to our members
  • send (someone) email: his site is OK and I can even mail him direct

Derivatives

mailable

adjective

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'travelling bag'): from Old French male 'wallet', of West Germanic origin. The notion ‘by post’ dates from the mid 17th century

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