Associations to the word «Mailbag»

Wiktionary

MAILBAG, noun. A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail
MAILBAG, noun. A smaller bag, slung from the shoulders, used for the delivery of mail

Dictionary definition

MAILBAG, noun. Pouch used in the shipment of mail.
MAILBAG, noun. Letter carrier's shoulder bag; "in Britain they call a mailbag a postbag".

Wise words

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