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French letter

noun

Older Slang.
  1. a condom.


French letter

noun

  1. a slang term for condom
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of French letter1

First recorded in 1855–60
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"It is of course still early in the process, but the French letter follows other countries who have already spoken up in his favor."

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The precise wording of the French letter isn't the issue.

In silence, and with a face of contemptuous disgust, Mr. Gilbert takes up the French letter, points to a column, and watches him.

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Tell your little friend Madeleine we would be glad to receive a French letter from her.

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This evening I was late writing a French letter by my Lord's order to Monsieur Wragh, Ambassador de Denmarke à la Haye, which my Lord signed in bed. 23d.

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