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mailing

|mail-ing|

/ˈmeɪlɪŋ/

(mail)

postal communication

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
mail	mails	mailing	mails	mailed	mailed	mailing	mailings

Etymology

Etymology Information

'mail' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'male,' where 'male' meant 'bag or pouch.'

Historical Evolution

'male' transformed into the modern English word 'mail' through Old French 'male.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bag or pouch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'postal system.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of sending letters or packages through the postal system.

The mailing of the invitations took longer than expected.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'mail'.

She is mailing the documents to the office.

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41