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LETTER SLOT [1 record]

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Record 1 1983-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Equipment and Supplies
OBS

An opening in a box, door or wall through which letter mail may be dropped by a letter carrier.

OBS

This term is also used by the public in referring to a mail receiver.

OBS

for "letterbox plate" : A plate with an opening to permit insertion of mail and attached to the door.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
OBS

Ouverture dans une boîte, une porte ou un mur par laquelle le facteur peut laisser tomber les envois de la poste aux lettres;

OBS

(...) aussi utilisé par le grand public pour désigner une boîte aux lettres.

Spanish

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