mailwoman

Meanings

• noun

  A woman who delivers mail in a neighborhood or business district on foot or by bicycle.

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Variants

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mailman , mailmen , postman

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Etymology

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The term 'mailwoman' is derived from the Old French word 'maille' meaning 'enclosure' or 'package' and the Old English word 'wifmann' meaning 'woman'. The term came into use in the late 19th century as women began to be employed as postal workers.

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Trivia

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1. The first female mail carrier in the United States was Ellen Swallow Richards in 1892.

2. In some countries, such as India and Japan, mailwomen still wear traditional clothing while delivering mail.

3. Mailwomen often carry a set of keys to open mailboxes and deliver mail to houses or apartments.

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Related Concepts

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1. postal worker: A person who is employed by a postal service to deliver mail.

2. mail carrier: A person who delivers mail, especially by foot or bicycle.

3. letter carrier: Another term for a mail carrier.

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Culture

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Mailwomen have been depicted in various forms of media, including literature, movies, and television shows. In literature, mailwomen have been portrayed as independent and resourceful characters, such as in the novel 'My Antonia' by Willa Cather. In art, mailwomen have been depicted in paintings and sculptures, such as 'The Letter Carrier' by Jean-François Millet. In music, there have been songs about mailwomen, such as 'Mailman, Bring Me No More sorrow' by The Clash and 'Mailman, Bring Me News' by The Dixie Chicks.

How to Memorize "mailwoman"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman in a mail carrier uniform, carrying a satchel or bag full of mail, and delivering mail to houses or businesses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mailwoman' with the image of a woman delivering mail, or with the sound of a mailbox being opened and closed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Mailwoman, Making Every Area Lively With Office Notes' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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