Letter

What “Letter” means

Noun

1. A symbol in an alphabet.
2. A written or printed communication, usually defined as longer and more formal than a note. (Sometimes specifically one that is on paper.)
3. The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (the spirit).
4. Literature.
5. A division unit of a piece of law marked by a letter of the alphabet.

Verb

1. To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
2. To earn a varsity letter (award).

Noun

1. One who lets, or lets out.
2. One who retards or hinders.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English letter, lettre, from Old French letre, from Latin littera (“letter of the alphabet"; in plural, "epistle”). Displaced Old English bōcstæf (literally “book staff”) in sense 1 and ǣrendġewrit (literally “message writing”) in sense 2.

From Middle English letere, equivalent to let + -er.

Business name ideas with “Letter”

Industries where “Letter” fits

We suggest this word for 4 business types and industries, including:

• Newsletter Business
• Sign Company
• All Other Publishers
• Sign Manufacturing