"postman's knock" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} postman's knock
  1. (uncountable) Synonym of post office (“party game involving the exchange of kisses”) Tags: uncountable Synonyms: post office [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-postman's_knock-en-noun-SsJXXA9e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 94 6 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 90 10 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 92 8
  2. (countable) A double knock at the door to indicate the delivery of letters or telegrams. Tags: countable
    Sense id: en-postman's_knock-en-noun-SNCtDNVZ
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