1. The mail. To post something is to mail something. 2. The post is also your daily delivery of mail.
Post
Example Sentences
"The post arrived late."
"Post it today."
"Has the post come?"
Etymology & History
British term for mail, from Latin 'positus' (placed, stationed) via Italian postal system. 'The post' (the mail), 'post box' (mailbox), 'post office', 'postman'. Americans use 'mail' (from 'male' - bag). Royal Mail has delivered post since 1516. 'Has the post come?' is British question; Americans ask about mail.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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