night telegraph letter
/ˈnʌɪt ˌtɛlɪɡrɑːf ˈlɛtə/ /ˈnʌɪt ˌtɛlɪɡraf ˈlɛtə/British. Now historical
noun
A cheap-rate inland telegram delivered overnight.
- The service was suspended early in the 1940s. The similar overnight telegram service was introduced in 1955..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Post Office Guide. From night + telegraph + letter, after night letter.
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