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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.

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

A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm).

A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.

(scholastic) (varsity letter).

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

To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.

(scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).

One who lets, or lets out.

(archaic) One who retards or hinders.

(obsolete) (litter).