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meil 1. noun(letters, parcels etc by post: His secretary opens his mail.) (brev-/pakke) post2. verb(to send by post.) sende i posten, poste- mailbag- mailbox
- mailmanpostIsubst. \/meɪl\/1) brynje, rustning (også overført), panser2) ( gammeldags) ring (i brynje)coat of mail eller mail coat panserskjorte, brynjeIIsubst. \/meɪl\/1) post, postforsendelse2) (spesielt amer., også the mails) post(verk)3) ( EDB) elektronisk post, e-post, e-mail4) ( gammeldags) posttog5) ( foreldet) postsekkmail item eller mail matter postsakIIIverb \/meɪl\/kle i brynje, pansrethe mailed fist den pansrede neve (bruk av fysisk makt)IVverb \/meɪl\/1) sende (til), sende per post, poste2) ( EDB) sende (som) e-post, sende (som) e-mail
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mailed fist — Someone who rules or controls something with a mailed fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. A mailed fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard. Iron fist is an… … The small dictionary of idiomes
mailed´-fist´ — mailed fist, force of arms; military power: »The massive helms are symbolic of the knight s dauntless courage, as the mailed fist is of his might (Time). –mailed´ fist´, adjective … Useful english dictionary
mailed fist — mailed′ fist′ n. coercive force or the threat of such force … From formal English to slang
mailed fist — n. [calque of Ger eiserne faust] the use or threat of force, as between nations … English World dictionary
mailed fist — noun Etymology: translation of German gepanzerte faust : armed or overbearing force : power, violence this was my first experience with a mailed fist clothed in the kid glove G.B.Oxnam * * * 1. superior force, esp. military force, when presented… … Useful english dictionary
mailed fist — Someone who rules or controls something with a mailed fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. A mailed fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard. Iron fist is… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Mailed fist — Someone who rules or controls something with a mailed fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. A mailed fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard. Iron fist is… … Dictionary of English idioms
mailed fist — 1. superior force, esp. military force, when presented as a threat: The country showed its mailed fist in negotiations. 2. brutal or naked power, esp. coercive force: the mailed fist hidden in the velvet glove. [1895 1900] * * * … Universalium
mailed fist — /meɪld ˈfɪst/ (say mayld fist) noun armed force, especially as a threat …
mailed fist — noun Date: 1897 a threat of armed or overbearing force … New Collegiate Dictionary
mailed fist — Threat of drastic action … A concise dictionary of English slang