telegraphone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of telegraphone
From the Danish word telegraphon, dating back to 1885–90. See tele- 1, grapho-, -phone
Example Sentences
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The telegraphone was the world’s first answering machine.
From Fox News • Nov. 26, 2019
The telegraphone stopped, and that seemed to be the last conversation recorded.
From The Dream Doctor by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
"There it is," he pointed out, as I gave a groan of relief, for the telegraphone was getting like lead.
From The Exploits of Elaine by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
Early the same morning Kennedy went around again to the apartment house and, cautious not to be seen by Flirty, recovered the telegraphone.
From The Exploits of Elaine by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
This is the latest improved telegraphone, a little electromagnetic wizard in a box, which we detectives are now using to take down and 'can' telephone conversations and other records.
From The Dream Doctor by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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