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   Chain let·ter

   /ˈCHān ˌledər/

   

   noun

   • 1. one of a sequence of letters, each recipient in the sequence being requested to send copies to a specific number of other people.

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   What is a chain letter?

   • We will look at the definition of the chain letter, where it comes from and some examples of the term’s use in sentences. A chain letter is a letter that exhorts the recipient to make copies of the letter and send it to several friends in order not to break the “chain”.

   How to Use Chain letter Correctly - GRAMMARIST

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   When did chain letters come out?

   • Copies of the letter survive from as early as the mid-1700s, proof that people have always had an innate curiosity—and superstition—about chain letters. In the decades that followed, hundreds of thousands of people have received and forwarded letters that promise charity, prosperity, or religious enlightenment. The price for not being on board?

   A Brief History of the Chain Letter | Mental Floss

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   Where did the chain letter come from?

   • Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2022 Forms of the chain letter date back to ancient Egypt and the medieval age, while the modern iteration, collected and studied by scholars, surfaced in 1888.

   Chain letters Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What are the different types of chain letters?

   • mailings emerged to fill this gap. Contemporary chain letters fall into five broad categories: Money-generating (pyramid or Ponzi scheme) chain letters hold out the promise of untold riches to those gulled into participating in their circulation.

   Chain Letters | Snopes.com

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › chain-letterCHAIN LETTER definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CHAIN LETTER meaning: 1. a letter sent to several people, who are each asked to send copies to several others, that…. Learn more.

   • Znaczenie Chain Letter, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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4. www.mentalfloss.com › brief-history-chain-letterA Brief History of the Chain Letter | Mental Floss

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   Apr 7, 2020 · Copies of the letter survive from as early as the mid-1700s, proof that people have always had an innate curiosity—and superstition—about chain letters. In the decades that followed, hundreds...

5. grammarist.com › usage › chain-letterHow to Use Chain letter Correctly - GRAMMARIST

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   We will look at the definition of the chain letter, where it comes from and some examples of the term’s use in sentences. A chain letter is a letter that exhorts the recipient to make copies of the letter and send it to several friends in order not to break the “chain”.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › chain lettersChain letters Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Feb 9, 2022 · Definition. Example Sentences. Word History. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. chain letter. noun. : a letter sent to several persons with a request that each send copies of the letter to an equal number of persons. Examples of chain letter in a Sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › chain-letterCHAIN LETTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 22, 2024 · A chain letter is a letter, often with a promise of money, that is sent to several people who send copies on to several more people. Chain letters are illegal in some countries.

8. www.snopes.com › fact-check › chain-linkedChain Letters | Snopes.com

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   May 5, 2005 · Published May 5, 2005. Claim: Topic: A discussion of the history and various types of chain letters. Origins: The practice of circulating letters to other parties beyond their original...

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › chain letterChain letter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   6 days ago · IPA guide. Other forms: chain letters. Definitions of chain letter. noun. a letter that is sent successively to several people. see more.