a written message addressed to a person or organization; mailed an indignant letter to the editor
the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech; his grandmother taught him his letters
[ Syn: letter of the alphabet , alphabetic character ]
owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire
a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention); he followed instructions to the letter; he obeyed the letter of the law'
an award earned by participation in a school sport; he won letters in three sports
[ Syn: varsity letter ]
letter (n.)
win an athletic letter
set down or print with letters
mark letters on or mark with letters