Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective marked with a destination; -- of mail.
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- adjective Of an
envelope : listed with sufficientrouting information to reach adestination . - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
address .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective (of mail) marked with a destination
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Examples
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This is the Babel where lost was the label addressed to the friend,
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891 Various
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This is the label addressed to the friend who expected the Grouse that
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891 Various
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When I was young, a Dr. was a title addressed solely to people with research degrees Ph.
Is There a Doctor on the Blog? 1 Dinosaur 2009
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Police went to Nunez's home and recovered two empty computer boxes, one of which had a label addressed to St. Luke's Hospital, and two computer monitors.
unknown title 2009
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"directions" torn from the parcel by Railway borne, announced by the postman who knocked in the morn, awaking the _gourmand_ all forlorn, who dreamed of the table where diners sat, served by the cooking-wench florid and fat of the dame with the crumpled hat, wife of the porter who "found" the "birds" in the Babel where lost was the label addressed to the friend who expected the Grouse that _Jack_ shot!
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891 Various
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My lord, "he continued, turning toward Ibrahim," I know not who you are; but I perceive by your garb that you are a Moslem, and I presume that your rank is high by the title addressed to you by the duke ---- "
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I think the real issue of cost that needs to be addressed is the 500% markup on medical items.
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Palin addressed a National Rifle Association dinner in Anchorage Saturday, the group reported on its blog.
Palin gives 'stirring' gun rights speech at NRA dinner, says group 2009
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The problem being addressed is not crime in general but a specific type of anti-social behavior, a type that is frequently seen among lesser-educated folks who are prone to personal violence.
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One interesting aspect that I haven't seen addressed is how the big box stores fit into this legislation.
A List of New York Wineries That Oppose Grocery Stores Sales Proposal 2009
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