mailing

[ mey-ling ]

/ ˈmeɪ lɪŋ /

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noun

a batch of mail, as of form letters, catalogs, or monthly statements, sent by a mailer at one time: an enthusiastic response to our latest mailing.

Words nearby mailing

mailed, mailed fist, mailer, mailer, norman, mailgram, mailing, mailing list, mailing machine, mailing tube, maill, maillart

Origin of mailing

First recorded in 1945–50; mail¹ + -ing¹

Definition for mailing (2 of 4)

mailing²

[ mey-ling ]

/ ˈmeɪ lɪŋ /

noun Scot.

a rented farm.

the rent paid by a tenant farmer.

Origin of mailing

First recorded in 1425–75

Definition for mailing (3 of 4)

mail¹

[ meyl ]

/ meɪl /

noun

letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system: Storms delayed delivery of the mail.

a single collection of such letters, packages, etc., as sent or delivered: to open one's mail; to find a bill in the mail; The mail for England was put on the noon plane.

Also mails. the system, usually operated or supervised by the national government, for sending or delivering letters, packages, etc.; postal system: to buy clothes by mail.

a train, boat, etc., as a carrier of postal matter.

electronic mail; email.

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

1175–1225; Middle English male (noun) < Old French malle < Germanic; compare Old High German mal(a)ha satchel, bag

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH mail

mail male

Definition for mailing (4 of 4)

mail²

[ 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

1250–1300; 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

OTHER WORDS FROM mail

mail·less, adjective

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Examples from the Web for mailing

Sign up to join the Kensington Presents mailing list for an invite to the next event.
L.A.’s Cool-Kid Backyard Concert Series—Kensington Presents|Sara Lieberman|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The target of the mailing was the then-majority leader of the state General Assembly, Democrat Hugh Holliman.
How the North Carolina GOP Made a Wrongfully Convicted Man a Death Row Scapegoat|Michael Daly|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This led to a mailing list that grew from the initial 350 to hundreds of thousands by 1995.
How the Grateful Dead Invented the Ice Bucket Challenge|Barry Barnes|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Boarding is basically a way of, for lack of a better word, mailing it in,” an agent told The Hollywood Reporter.
Why ‘Boarding’ Is Ruining Movies: Padding Blockbusters With A-List Cameos|Marlow Stern|August 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Paul began his campaign, as Slate's Dave Weigel put it, “as a fringe candidate with a mailing list.”
Rand Paul’s Daddy Issues|Olivia Nuzzi|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
B receives the letter of revocation five minutes after mailing his acceptance.
Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 3|Various
The trader brought up against the mailing desk with a crash that shook the entire building.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
Why, spoke Frank, how can you do that, with no mailing list addresses?
Bound to Succeed|Allen Chapman
They will also answer admirably for mailing or otherwise sending specimens to their ultimate destination.
Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects|C. V. Riley
After mailing the letter, they strolled through the pleasure grounds for some time.
The Expressman and the Detective|Allan Pinkerton

British Dictionary definitions for mailing (1 of 4)

mail¹

/ (meɪl) /

noun

Also called (esp Brit): post letters, packages, etc, that are transported and delivered by the post office

the postal system

a single collection or delivery of mail

a train, ship, or aircraft that carries mail

short for electronic mail

(modifier) of, involving, or used to convey maila mail train

verb (tr)

mainly US and Canadian to send by mailUsual Brit word: post

to contact (a person) by electronic mail

to send (a message, document, etc) by electronic mail

Derived forms of mail

mailable, 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)

mail²

/ (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 forms of mail

mail-less, adjective

Word Origin for mail

C14: from Old French maille mesh, from Latin macula spot

British Dictionary definitions for mailing (3 of 4)

mail³

/ (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)

mail⁴

/ (meɪl) /

noun

Australian informal a rumour or report, esp a racing tip

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mailing

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