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| mail·bag [ máyl bàg ] (plural mail·bags) |
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| Definition: |
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1. bag for transporting mail: a bag used for transporting mail, typically a sack made of coarse material
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2. North America mail carrier's bag: a large bag, usually with a shoulder strap, used by mail carriers
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3. mail received: mail received by a person or organization
 This week's mailbag is bursting with complaints about the schedule change.
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| [Early 19th century. <mail1] |