letter-card

[ let-er-kahrd ]

noun

, British.

1. a large postal card, with gummed edges, that can be folded lengthwise and sealed with the message inside.

letter card

noun

1. a card, usually one on which the postage is prepaid, that is sealed by being folded in half so that its gummed edges come into contact with each other
2. a long card consisting of a number of postcard views, with space for writing a letter on the backs, that is folded like a concertina for posting

Word History and Origins

Origin of letter-card¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The pioneer letter-card emanated from the Kingdom of Belgium, and bore a red ten centimes stamp with the head of Leopold II.

From Project Gutenberg

Farewell to all the many doubts we've had, The thing's as easy now as A B C. You know to-morrow's weather at a glance, So, though we would not willingly o'ertask you, When next we seek the weather in advance, We'll simply drop a letter-card to ask you.

From Project Gutenberg

Owing to the reduction in the Domestic letter rate of postage, the issue of the 3 c. letter-card, the 3c. stamped envelope and the 3 cent postage stamp from the Department has ceased.

From Project Gutenberg

Postmasters must distinctly understand that the exchange of stamps herein permitted applies only to the 3c. letter-card, the 3c. stamped envelope and 3c postage stamp.

From Project Gutenberg

A letter-card from my dear love!

From Project Gutenberg