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Definition of mail (Entry 2 of 4)
2a : material (such as letters and packages) sent or carried in a postal system sorting through the mail also : similar material distributed within an organization interoffice mail
b : a conveyance that transports mail
c : e-mail sense 2a
3 : a nation's postal system a letter sent through the mail —often used in plural packages sent through the mails
Definition of mail (Entry 3 of 4)
: to send by mail : post
Definition of mail (Entry 4 of 4)
1 : armor made of metal links or sometimes plates
2 : a hard enclosing covering of an animal (such as a tortoise)
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The first known use of mail was before the 12th century
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English Language Learners Definition of mail
: to send (something, such as a letter or package) by mail
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Kids Definition of mail
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1 : letters and packages sent from one person to another through the post office
2 : the system used for sending and delivering letters and packages
Kids Definition of mail (Entry 2 of 3)
: to send letters and packages through the post office
Kids Definition of mail (Entry 3 of 3)
: a fabric made of metal rings linked together and used as armor
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