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post card

post card is the dated form of postcard.

Meaning of postcard

Noun

postcard (plural postcards)

  1. (postal) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.

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Forms of post card

pluralpost cards

Questions about post card

What is post card the dated form of?
Post card is the dated form of postcard.

Words near post card in the dictionary

  1. post boxes
  2. post boy
  3. post boys
  4. post captain
  5. post captains
  6. post card
  7. post cards
  8. post chaise
  9. post chaises
  10. post code
  11. post codes

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