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noun British.
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Origin of express delivery
First recorded in 1890–1895
Words nearby express delivery
expound, expounding, ex-president, express, expressage, express delivery, expression, Expressionism, expression mark, expressive, expressive aphasia
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How to use express delivery in a sentence
An express delivery service was also established by the Post Office, the fee in addition to the ordinary postage being 2d.
The History of the British Post Office|Joseph Clarence HemmeonIn a decade or two overhead transit will become the main factor in the express delivery of passengers, mails, and goods.
Aviation in Peace and War|Sir Frederick Hugh SykesShe was begged to bring writing paper also; there might be a letter to send by express delivery.
The Lion's Mouse|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson