▪ I. pager, n.1
(ˈpeɪdʒə(r))
[f. page v.2 + -er1.]
One who pages (papers, blank books, etc.).
| 1901 Daily Chron. 9 Sept. 9/4 (Advt.) Pager and Perforator wanted. |
▪ II. pager, n.2
(ˈpeɪdʒə(r))
[f. page n.2 + -er1.]
Following a numeral (usu. with hypen): a book, newspaper or the like having the number of pages indicated by the numeral.
| 1966 ‘H. B. Taylor’ Triumvirate i. 9 He'd gone all out on school supply ads..and turned out a thirty-two pager. 1973 Times 5 Sept. 18/7 The Fabian pamphlet, a 50-pager which should be out in a fortnight. 1977 Times 12 Sept. 12/6 Pamphlets on..how to get the most out of your phone service. This last is a 14-pager containing 59 pieces of information. |
▪ III. pager, n.3
(ˈpeɪdʒə(r))
[f. page v.1 + -er1.]
A radio device that emits a sound when activated by a telephone call, used to contact a person carrying it.
| 1968 Guardian 10 Apr. 7/3 There are already..in this country devices called radio pagers. You carry in your pocket the pager, which is linked by radio connection to your telephone. When the telephone rings, the pager blips, and you can answer the call by speaking into the pager. As things stand the pager is illegal. 1973 Sci. Amer. Aug. 57 The receiving pager..has a range of 50 miles. It emits a tone when the person carrying it is wanted on the telephone. 1977 Times 2 May 49/1 Customers can either rent the pocket pagers..or buy them outright. |