monomail

/mɒnəmeɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medieval mail or chain armor

“The knight wore a suit of monomail to protect himself in battle.”

2. noun

A type of early postal service or mail delivery system

“The monomail was a significant innovation in communication during the Middle Ages.”

Synonyms

  • mail
  • postal service

Antonyms

  • hand-delivery
  • personal delivery