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Record 1 2014-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
  • Postal Equipment and Supplies
DEF

A public receptacle into which letters are dropped for delivery by the postal service.

Key term(s)
  • letterbox

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
  • Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
DEF

Dispositif installé sur la voie publique, destiné à recevoir le courrier à acheminer par le service postal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Recogida y distribución del correo
  • Material y equipo de correos
DEF

Caja o receptáculo donde caen los papeles echados para el correo.

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