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French telephone

(US, telephony, dated) A telephone with a handset.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, telephony, dated) A telephone with a handset.

Origin: In the early 20th century, telephones with handsets were not common in the United States. Many American soldiers encountered them in France during World War I. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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