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37 This section contains the definitions of a few phrases
41 An alternative name for a person or list of people.
43 An option, given on the command line of
45 prefaced with a \-. For example,
48 .ip "\fIheader field\fP"
49 At the beginning of a message, a line which contains information
50 that is part of the structure of the message. Popular header fields
57 A collection of messages. Often used in the phrase,
58 .q "Have you read your mail?"
60 The place where your mail is stored, typically in the directory
63 A single letter from someone, initially stored in your
65 .ip "\fImessage list\fP"
68 command mode to describe a sequence of messages.
70 A piece of special purpose information used to tailor
73 Options are specified with the