English Explanatory Dictionary

postal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.
  2. Crazy, insane.

Pronunciation

[ˈpoʊstl̩] [ˈpəʊstl̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-postal.wav

Word forms

postal

Etymology

From post + -al, modelled on French postal.

Related words

post post office postally used

Derived words

nonpostal postal address postal authority postal ballot postal blue postal box postal carrier postal code postal forgery postal history postally postal money order postal money-order postal note postal office postal order postal outlet postal rule postal service postal station postal village postal vote postal worker postique semipostal semi-postal stamp
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