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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The conveyance of intelligence by means of a carrier-or homing-pigeon.
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Associated Press, conceived the idea of anticipating the news of each incoming ocean-steamer by means of a pigeon-express, which he put into successful operation in the year first named.
The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 1, October, 1884 Various
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