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We . . . strip the lobster of his scarlet
mail.

Mail, v. t. 1. To
arm with mail.

2. To pinion. [Obs.]

Mail, n. [OE. male bag, OF.
male, F. malle bag, trunk, mail, OHG. malaha,
malha, wallet; akin to D. maal, male; cf. Gael.
& Ir. mala, Gr. molgo`s hide, skin.]
1. A bag; a wallet. [Obs.]
Chaucer.

2. The bag or bags with the letters, papers,
or other matter contained therein, conveyed under public authority
from one post office to another; the whole system of appliances used
by government in the conveyance and delivery of mail
matter.

There is a mail come in to-day, with letters
dated Hague.

3. That which comes in the mail; letters,
etc., received through the post office.

4. A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing,
etc., may be carried. [Obs.] Sir W.


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