reftel

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Definition of reftel

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (historical)A telegram referenced within another message; especially in the context of diplomatic cables.
    “Reftel was on my desk when I arrived in Saigon.”
    “Per reftel and other information, the Government of Israel (GOI) is concerned that Syria intends to imminently transfer SCUDD missiles to Hizballah in Lebanon.”

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Etymology

Blend of referenced + telegram.

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