trunk call

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That would make it a trunk call - get it?

From Children's BBC • Jun. 25, 2012

He had never stayed in the house before, and he had booked his room by a trunk call from London.

From The Shrieking Pit by Rees, Arthur J. (Arthur John)

When, twenty minutes later, Mr. Jeekes emerged from the trunk call telephone box in the club vestibule, his mouth was drooping at the corners and his hands trembled curiously.

From The Yellow Streak by Williams, Valentine

"A trunk call," he said over his shoulder to the departing commissioner, "it may be something interesting."

From The Clue of the Twisted Candle by Wallace, Edgar

“There is a trunk call for you,” a voice said.

From The Moving Finger by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)