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      letter
      noun
      A symbol in an alphabet.
      A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.
      The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (the spirit).
      (in the plural) Literature.
      (US, uncountable) A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm).
      (Canada, uncountable) A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.
      (law) A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.
      One who lets, or lets out.
      (US, scholastic) Clipping of varsity letter. [(US) An identifying initial of the academic institution that is awarded to a member of a varsity team. It is made from structured cloth, and intended to be sewn to a piece of clothing such as a varsity sweater or varsity jacket.]
      (printing, dated) A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.
      (archaic) One who retards or hinders.
      (obsolete) Alternative form of litter. [(uncountable) Straw, grass, and similar loose material used as bedding for people or animals.]
      verb
      (transitive) To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
      (intransitive, US, scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).
      Roots
      litteraletter- · Latin · letter of the alphabet
      Synonyms for letter
      missivencorrespondencenmemorandumnepistlenliteratimadvmessagenwritingnmanuscriptnnotendocumentn
      Words related to letter
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