V-mail

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noun

: a system of mail transmission in which a letter written on a letter sheet is reproduced on photographic microfilm and forwarded in this form to be enlarged on photographic paper for delivery

also : mail or a letter prepared for or sent by this method of transmission

V-mail

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transitive verb

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: to send by V-mail

Word History

Etymology

Noun

V abbreviation for victory (in the World War II slogan V for victory)

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