pigeonhole

English

noun
Definitions
  • One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
  • One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
  • One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.
  • A similar compartment in a desk, used for sorting and storing papers.

Etymology

Compound from English pigeon + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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