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A2
/meɪl/
postal communication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mail' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'male,' where 'male' meant 'bag or pouch.'
Historical Evolution
'male' transformed into the modern English word 'mail' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bag or pouch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'letters and packages conveyed by the postal system.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
letters and packages conveyed by the postal system.
I received a letter in the mail today.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35