mailing
1[ mey-ling ]
/ ˈmeɪ lɪŋ /
noun
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mailed, mailed fist, mailer, mailer, norman, mailgram, mailing, mailing list, mailing machine, mailing tube, maill, maillart
Definition for mailing (2 of 4)
mailing
2[ mey-ling ]
/ ˈmeɪ lɪŋ /
noun Scot.
a rented farm.
the rent paid by a tenant farmer.
Origin of mailing
2First recorded in 1425–75
Definition for mailing (3 of 4)
[ meyl ]
/ meɪl /
noun
adjective
of or relating to mail.
verb (used with object)
to send by mail; place in a post office or mailbox for transmission.
to transmit by email.
Origin of mail
11175–1225; Middle English male (noun) < Old French malle < Germanic; compare Old High German mal(a)ha satchel, bag
Can be confusedmail male
Definition for mailing (4 of 4)
[ meyl ]
/ meɪl /
noun
flexible armor of interlinked rings.
any flexible armor or covering, as one having a protective exterior of scales or small plates.
Textiles. an oval piece of metal pierced with a hole through which the warp ends are threaded, serving as an eyelet on a heddle or especially on the harness cords of a Jacquard loom.
verb (used with object)
to clothe or arm with mail.
Origin of mail
21250–1300; Middle English maille one of the rings of which armor was composed < Old French < Latin macula spot, one of the interstices in a net; cf. macula
Related formsmail·less, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for mailing (1 of 4)
/ (meɪl) /
noun
verb (tr)
Derived Formsmailable, adjectivemailability, noun
Word Origin for mail
C13: from Old French male bag, probably from Old High German malha wallet
British Dictionary definitions for mailing (2 of 4)
/ (meɪl) /
noun
a type of flexible armour consisting of riveted metal rings or links
the hard protective shell of such animals as the turtle and lobster
verb
(tr) to clothe or arm with mail
Derived Formsmail-less, adjective
Word Origin for mail
C14: from Old French maille mesh, from Latin macula spot
British Dictionary definitions for mailing (3 of 4)
/ (meɪl) /
noun
archaic, mainly Scot a monetary payment, esp of rent or taxes
Word Origin for mail
Old English māl terms, from Old Norse māl agreement
British Dictionary definitions for mailing (4 of 4)
/ (meɪl) /
noun
Australian informal a rumour or report, esp a racing tip
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