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MAIL, n. L.macula.

1. A coat of steel net-work, formerly worn for defending the body against swords, poniards, &c. The mail was of two sorts, chain and plate mail the former consisting of iron rings, each having four others inserted into it the latter consisting of a number of small lamins of metal, laid over one another like the scales of a fish, and sewed down to a strong linen or leathern jacket.

2. Armor that which defends the body.

We strip the lobster of his scarlet mail.

We read also of shirts of mail, and gloves of mail.

3. In ships, a square machine composed of rings interwoven, like net-work, used for rubbing off the loose hemp on lines and white cordage.

4. A rent. Also, a spot.

MAIL, n. A bag for the conveyance of letters and papers, particularly letters conveyed from one post office to another, under public authority.

MAIL, To put on a coat of mail or armor to arm defensively.

1. To inclose in a wrapper and direct to a post office. We say, letters were mailed for Philadelphia.