“lettergram”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

lettergram

释义

lettergram|ˈlɛtəgræm|
[f. letter n.¹ + telegram.]
A telegram delivered by the postman with the ordinary mail. (Disused.)
1911World's Work XVII. 447/2 ‘Lettergrams’ of fifty words..for an inclusive fee of about two shillings over any distance.1915J. Webster Dear Enemy 19 When you feel so bursting with talk that only a hundred word telegram will relieve an explosion, at least turn it into a night lettergram.1921Chambers's Jrnl. Dec. 834/1 An attendant handed him a night lettergram.1966Commonwealth of Australia Post Office Guide 294 Lettergrams are reduced rate messages which may be lodged only at capital cities and certain other offices having extended hours of service. They are transmitted by telegraph and delivered to addressees by the earliest post on the following working day.

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