"fakemail" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: fake + mail Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fake|mail}} fake + mail Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fakemail (uncountable)
  1. (Internet) Email whose sender or other information has been faked. Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-fakemail-en-noun-aH0OfORA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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