"day letter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: day letters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} day letter (plural day letters)
  1. (telegraphy, historical) A telegram sent during the day for slightly deferred delivery on the same day, cheaper than a fast telegram, typically with a minimum charge for 50 words or less. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Telegraphy Synonyms: DL [initialism]

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Alternative forms

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