1. The mail. To post something is to mail something. 2. The post is also your daily delivery of mail.
Post
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Post, that is."
"I've never seen such a Post in all my life."
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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