post lady

Meanings

• noun

  A woman who delivers mail or parcels to residences and businesses.

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Variants

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posada , posadas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'poste' meaning 'a stopping place for rest or mail' and the feminine form 'lady'.

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Trivia

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1. The first post lady in the United States was named Marion Donovan, who started the first rural mail delivery service in 1912.

2. In some countries, post ladies ride bicycles or motorbikes to deliver mail.

3. The term 'snail mail' is used to describe traditional mail delivery, as opposed to email or other digital forms of communication.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mail carrier: Another term for a person who delivers mail or parcels.

2. Post office: A building or facility where mail is received, sorted, and dispatched.

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Culture

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In literature, the post lady is often depicted as a symbol of connection and communication. In art, she has been depicted in various forms, including paintings and sculptures. In music, there are songs dedicated to the post lady, such as 'The Postman' by The Beatles and 'Mailman, Delivery Man' by The Clash.

How to Memorize "post lady"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman in uniform, carrying a satchel or mailbag, delivering mail to houses and businesses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the post lady with the sound of a mailbox being opened and closed, or the jingling of mail being delivered.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Picture a Lady Delivering Everyday' to remember the word 'post lady'.

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