Definition of "postmasters" [postmasters]

• Plural form of postmaster. (noun)

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• "He also appoints a vast number of inferior officers, such as postmasters and revenue collectors, without the participation of the Senate."
• "Here women are not included, except in the general term "postmasters," a term which seems to imply a male person; and no legislation from 1825 down to the present time authorizes the appointment of women, nor is there any reference in terms to women until the revision of 1874, which recognizes the fact that women had already been appointed, in providing that "the bond of any married woman who may be appointed postmaster shall be binding on her and her sureties.""
• ""The very efficient class of officers known as 'postmasters' would remain as at present."