"reftel" meaning in English

See reftel in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: reftels [plural]
Etymology: Blend of referenced + telegram. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|referenced|telegram}} Blend of referenced + telegram Head templates: {{en-noun}} reftel (plural reftels)
  1. (chiefly historical) A telegram referenced within another message; especially in the context of diplomatic cables. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Diplomacy Related terms: septel
    Sense id: en-reftel-en-noun-FJa3TALG Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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