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单词 postal draft
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Definition of postal draft in English:

postal draft

noun
British historical
  • 1In 1914 the form used at Post Offices for the payment of Navy and Army Separation Allowances, later called ‘allowance form’.

  • 2A draft or cheque drawn on the Postmaster General, introduced in January 1925 for the payment of National Health Insurance benefits, and later extended to certain government departments.

Origin

1920s; earliest use found in Post Office Guide.

Definition of postal draft in US English:

postal draft

noun
British historical
  • 1In 1914 the form used at Post Offices for the payment of Navy and Army Separation Allowances, later called ‘allowance form’.

  • 2A draft or cheque drawn on the Postmaster General, introduced in January 1925 for the payment of National Health Insurance benefits, and later extended to certain government departments.

Origin

1920s; earliest use found in Post Office Guide.

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