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