Telepost
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Telepost is a noun meaning (historical) A message of up to 100 words transmitted by telegraph at the post office.
Meaning
(historical) A message of up to 100 words transmitted by telegraph at the post office.
Example Sentences
A telepost is a dispatch of 50 words, between all points, for 25 cents, delivered at the post-office.
[…] sending telegrams of 50 words, teleposts of 100 words, and teletapes of 200 words for 25 cents, […]
It is only by the utilization of the full facilities of a wire that a telepost service can be established. Cheap rates are impossible at nine words a minute.
Word Forms
- teleposts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include telegram, telex, radiotelegram, telepheme, teleprinter, mailgram.
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