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Mailbox

Meaning

Noun

In American English & Post:
  • A
    into which
    is put.
  • A
    point for
    for
    , a
    or
    for this purpose.
  • A
    point for
    , a
    ,
    or
    for this purpose.
  • In Computing & Post:
    A
    or
    the
    of
    ; an
    or mailstore.
    Sourced from
    Wiktionary

    Origin

    mailbox
    English
    arrow
    box
    English
    arrow
    box
    Old English (ca. 450-1100)
    mail
    English
    arrow
    maille
    Middle English (1100-1500)
    arrow
    maille
    Old French (842-ca. 1400)
    arrow
    macula
    Latin
    mal
    Middle English (1100-1500)
    male
    Anglo-Norman
    Sourced from
    Etym
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