letter
/ˈlɛtɚ/ verb C2- To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
- To earn a varsity letter (award).
He/she/it letters · Past lettered · Past participle lettered · -ing form lettering
Verb forms
- Base form
- letter
- He/she/it
- letters
- Past
- lettered
- Past participle
- lettered
- -ing form
- lettering
From the library
The Fish-Footman began by producing from under his arm a great letter, nearly as large as himself, and this he handed over to the other, saying, in a solemn tone, “For the Duchess.
“I haven’t opened it yet,” said the White Rabbit, “but it seems to be a letter, written by the prisoner to—to somebody.”
“It isn’t directed at all,” said the White Rabbit; “in fact, there’s nothing written on the _outside_.” He unfolded the paper as he spoke, and added “It isn’t a letter, after all: it’s a set of verses.”
“Give that letter to the lady,” he said, “and ask her to read it.
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