post-bag
AmericanEtymology
Origin of post-bag
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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The daily task of receiving the post-bag, unlocking it, sorting, and then distributing the contents, was always such a pleasure to the elder children that they had agreed to take it by turns.
From A Soldier's Son by Butler, Maude M.
And I used to be watching for old Matty Flanaghan going by with the post-bag, and the Keoghs coming back from early Mass—’twas as good as an extra clock for telling the time.
From Humours of Irish Life by Various
Mavis and Merle returned an hour later to inquire, having taken back the car, delivered the post-bag to the authorities, and reassured Aunt Nellie of their whereabouts.
From A Fortunate Term by Brazil, Angela
As soon as her clouded brain understood who wanted her, she was ready to throw her post-bag to the winds.
From A Fortunate Term by Brazil, Angela
"They have their gatherings at 'the chateau' in France; and in Italy they have their vill�giatura———Ah, there he comes; I hear the clank of the post-bag!"
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James
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