mail1
n.
letters and parcels sent by post.
▸
(N. Amer. & W. Indian also the mails)
the postal system.
▸Computing email.
v.
send by post.
▸Computing send email to.
Derivative
Etymology
ME (in the sense ‘travelling bag’): from OFr. male ‘wallet’, of W. Gmc origin.
mail2
n.
- historical armour made of metal rings or plates joined together flexibly.
- the protective shell or scales of certain animals.
v.
[
often as adj. mailed]
clothe or cover with mail.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. maille, from L. macula ‘spot or mesh’.
