mailgram

noun, verb — 3 senses

mailgram

noun

Etymology From mail + -gram.

1

Communications, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Telecommunications, Telegraphy A telegraphic message transmitted electronically from the sender to a post office and then printed and delivered to the recipient via physical post.

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, Inc. has been the target of a national mailgram campaign since March 13. Complaints have been received from major investors, and demonstrations have been held at several restaurants.1991 May 4, Jacob Smith Yang, “Cracking Down On Cracker Barrel”, in Gay Community News, page 2:

mailgram

verb

Etymology From mail + -gram.

1

Rare To send by mailgram.

2

Rare To send a mailgram to.

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