steal-me flag
n.— «Mail it from the post office, do not leave stuff in your mailbox with the steal-me flag up.» —“Re: Shipping Tips” Usenet: comp.sys.apple2.marketplace Oct. 17, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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