"Telegraph" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
In the English telegraph act of 1863, the word is defined as “a wire or wires used for the purpose of telegraphic communication, with any casing, coating, tube, or pipe inclosing the same, and any apparatus connected therewith for the purpose of telegraphic communication.” St. 26 & 27 Vict. c. 112, | 3
An apparatus, or a process, for communicating
intelligence rapidly between distant points, especially by means of
preconcerted visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or
by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical action.
To convey or announce by telegraph.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
Hence, to draw from (anything) in any analogous way; as, to tap telegraph wires for the purpose of intercepting information; …
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