postmarked

Meanings

• noun

  A postmark is a canceled indicia applied to a letter or postcard at the place where it was posted and mailed.

  - "The postmark on this letter indicates that it was mailed from Paris, France."

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Variants

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postmark , postmarked , postmarking , postmarks

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Etymology

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The term 'postmark' comes from the Old French term 'poste marquee', which means 'marked post'. It refers to the mark or stamp that is applied to mail to indicate that it has been processed and mailed from a specific post office.

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Trivia

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1. Postmarks have been used since the 16th century to document the mailing of letters and postcards.

2. The first postmark was applied in Germany in 1558.

3. Postmarks can provide valuable information for genealogists and historians, as they can help trace the movement of people and mail over time.

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Related Concepts

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1. canceled indicia: A stamp, mark, or other form of identification applied to mail to indicate that it has been processed and mailed from a specific post office.

2. mail: The act of sending letters, packages, or other materials through the postal service or courier.

3. post office: A government office or business that accepts, processes, and dispatches mail and packages.

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Culture

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Postmarks have been used throughout history to document the mailing of letters and postcards. They provide valuable information for collectors and historians, as they can help determine the date and place of mailing. Postmarks have also been used in literature and art to symbolize the passage of time and the sending of messages.

How to Memorize "postmarked"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a postmark, imagine a stamp or mark that is applied to mail to indicate that it has been mailed from a specific post office.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'postmark' with the idea of mail being sent from a specific place, as indicated by the stamp or mark on the envelope or postcard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Postmarks show where mail was sent from'

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