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postman's knock

noun

Definitions

  1. A double knock at the door to indicate the delivery of letters or telegrams.

    • Whilst he was speaking we were startled by a knock at the hall door, the double postman's knock of the telegraph boy.

  2. Synonym of post office (“a party game involving the exchange of kisses”).

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