"postman's knock" meaning in English

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Noun

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 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 86 14
  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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