letteres

/L EH1 R Z/
noun
  1. 1

    A symbol in an alphabet.

  2. 2

    A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.

  3. 3

    The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (the spirit).

  4. 4

    (in the plural) Literature.

  5. 5

    (US, uncountable) A size of paper, 8ยฝ in ร— 11 in (215.9 mm ร— 279.4 mm).

  6. 6

    (Canada, uncountable) A size of paper, 215 mm ร— 280 mm.

  7. 7

    (law) A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.

  8. 8

    (printing, dated) A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.

  9. 9

    One who lets, or lets out.

  10. 10

    (archaic) One who retards or hinders.

  11. 11

    (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.]

  12. 12

    (obsolete) Alternative form of litter. [(uncountable) Straw, grass, and similar loose material used as bedding for people or animals.]

verb
  1. 1

    (transitive) To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.

  2. 2

    (intransitive, US, scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).