fourth class

fourth class

noun
(in the U.S. Postal Service) the class of mail consisting of merchandise weighing one pound or more, including parcel post and all first-, second-, or third-class matter weighing 8 ounces (227 grams) or more and not sealed against inspection.

Origin:
1860–65, Americanism

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Fourth class is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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fourth-class

[fawrth-klas, -klahs, fohrth-]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or designated as a class next below third, as for mailing, shipping, etc.
adverb
2.
as fourth-class matter; by fourth-class mail: Send it fourth-class.
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