Telegraphing

Telegraphing
Telegraph Tel"e*graph, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Telegraphed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Telegraphing}.] [F. t['e]l['e]graphier.] To convey or announce by telegraph. [1913 Webster]

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