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Meaning
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).
●
Literature.
●
In Law:
A
division
unit
of a piece
of law
marked
by a
letter
of the alphabet.
●
In American English:
A
size
of
paper,
8½
in
×
11
in
(215.9
mm
×
279.4
mm).
●
In Canadian English:
A
size
of
paper,
215
mm
×
280
mm.
●
In American English:
Clipping of
varsity
letter.
●
In Printing:
A
single
type; type,
collectively
; a
style
of type.
●
One who
lets
, or
lets
out.
●
One who
retards
or hinders.
Verb
●
To
print
,
inscribe
, or
paint
letters
on something.
●
In American English:
To
earn
a
varsity letter
(award).
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
letter
English
-er
English
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
let
English
leten
Middle English (1100-1500)
letten
Middle English (1100-1500)
lettan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
letter
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
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Rhymes
Meta
Feta
Netter
Getter
Petter
Letter
Fetter
Setter
Better
Debtor
Saeter
Wetter
Vetter
Bettor
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Retter
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