It would be "a telegram of condolence", as far as I'm concerned. However, when sending it, you would be expressing your "condolences".Originally Posted by jiaruchan
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#1 10-Apr-2010, 14:04A telegram of condolence or condolences?
Which is normal: condolence or condolences?
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#2 10-Apr-2010, 14:13Re: A telegram of condolence or condolences?
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#3 10-Apr-2010, 14:20Re: A telegram of condolence or condolences?
Thank you. I googled and found both are frequently used. Do you think one is more proper than the other? Originally Posted by emsr2d2
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#4 10-Apr-2010, 15:02Re: A telegram of condolence or condolences?
I would say that "condolence" is used more often if you are specifically referring to the telegram. Otherwise, "condolences" is the word! Originally Posted by jiaruchan
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