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/pˈækədʒ/ /pˈækɪdʒ/ Listen

noun

Package n.

Act or process of packing.

A bundle made up for transportation; a packet; a bale; a parcel; as, a package of goods.

A charge made for packing goods.

A duty formerly charged in the port of London on goods imported or exported by aliens, or by denizens who were the sons of aliens.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Package" Quotes from Famous Books

... Barry, generally," agreed Tom. "I remember once Ed Brown and I made away with half of a big package of raisins that mother sent me for, and she scolded me about it. But that was different, you know. Pshaw! I didn't mean to tell you it was Ed. Here we are at your door, ma'am. I'll put your things inside—oh, no! Never mind. I was glad to come. Really I oughtn't ...

— Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir • Mary Catherine Crowley

... She was surprised to see him carefully burn the papers. He placed the candle on a newspaper so that the ashes would fall on it. He pressed the pieces with his hand as they fell. When they were consumed he wrapped the remains in a piece of the paper, screwed it tightly, then put the small package in the case. He then undressed and came to ...

— The Rider in Khaki - A Novel • Nat Gould

... there, but I advanced with my tray and stood waiting; not too near, lest the violent beating of my heart should betray me. As I did so the waiter disappeared and the door behind us opened. Though Mr. Grey's eye had fallen on the package, and I saw him start, I darted one glance at the room thus disclosed, and saw that it held two tables. At one, the inspector and some one I did not know sat eating; at the other a man alone, whose back was to us all, ...

— The Woman in the Alcove • Anna Katharine Green

... to the little room which Keith called his office, where the old fellow opened his saddle-bags and took out a package of papers. ...

— Gordon Keith • Thomas Nelson Page

... within six weeks of Commencement, when the parts for that occasion were assigned. It was generally understood that this officer was to be one of the poorest in point of scholarship, yet the jolliest of all the "Jolly Blades." At the time designated, he broke the seal of a package which had been given him by his predecessor in office, the contents of which were known only to himself; but these were supposed to be the insignia of his office, and the instructions pertaining to the admiralty. ...

— A Collection of College Words and Customs • Benjamin Homer Hall

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