A person employed to deliver messages or letters on foot. Also: a postal delivery service using such means.
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释义 | society > communication > correspondence > postal services > person or vehicle that carries letters or mail > [noun] > person > specific on foot (3) foot post1578 A person employed to deliver messages or letters on foot. Also: a postal delivery service using such means. post-runner1596 In early use: †a person travelling express, on foot or horseback, with messages, letters, etc.; a courier, messenger (obsolete). Later: a person who… penny foot-posta1625 |
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