overnight telegram

overnight telegram
1. a type of domestic telegram sent at a reduced rate with a minimum charge for 10 words or less and accepted until midnight for delivery the following day.
2. the service offering such a telegram. Abbr.: OT Cf. fast telegram, personal-opinion telegram. Formerly, night letter.
[1950-55]

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