Telegram etymology in English

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English word telegram comes from English -gram (Something written, drawn or otherwise recorded.), English tele-

-gram (English)

Something written, drawn or otherwise recorded.

tele- (English)

Over a distance. Telegraph. Telephone. Teleport. Television.

telegram (English)

To send a telegram. A message transmitted by telegraph.

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