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The toll you pay so a stranger walks your words across the country.
means The fee charged for sending a letter or parcel through a postal service, usually paid via stamps.
from From Latin 'posita' (placed), via 'post' — relay stations where horses were 'placed' along medieval routes so couriers could swap mounts and keep galloping.
Penny BlackFirst adhesive stamp, Britain 1840, cost one penny.
Forever stampsBeat inflation; bought once, valid despite rate hikes.
Lick riskOld stamp glue was edible, mildly nutritious starch.