drop letter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drop letter
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Georgetown Law decided Friday to drop letter grades for students pursuing JD degrees.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2020
At the post-office March reined in his horse while Deacon Usher brought out a drop letter from Henry Fair.
From John March, Southerner by Cable, George W.
There was seldom a night that some one was not laughing contemptuously or frowning fiercely over a "drop letter," as we called them.
From Stage Confidences by Morris, Clara
One wuz a drop letter, so Uncle Sam wuz only out five cents.
From Samantha at the St. Louis Exposition by Holley, Marietta
It must be a drop letter, as no mail has been received this morning.'
From The Comstock Club by Goodwin, Charles Carroll
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