post-free

[ pohst-free ]

adjective

1. British. postpaid.
2. free of postal charges, as government mail.

adverb

1. British. postpaid.

post-free

adverb

1. with the postage prepaid; post-paid
2. free of postal charge

Word History and Origins

Origin of post-free¹

First recorded in 1880–85; post ³ + -free

Example Sentences

This Volume can be obtained from any bookseller or newsman, or it will be sent post free for 5s.

From Project Gutenberg

A List of Volumes forwarded post free on application to the Publishers.

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Unfrankable, un-frang′ka-bl, adj. incapable of being franked or sent by post free of expense.

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We will send fifteen for one shilling, post free; no less number can be sent at a reduction.

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A few reports of the Bournville Conference may still be had, price 6d., post free.

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