letterman

[ let-er-man, -muh n ]

/ ˈlɛt ərˌmæn, -mən /

a person who has earned a letter in an interscholastic or intercollegiate activity, especially a sport.

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anchorite

First recorded in 1715–25; letter¹ + man¹, -man

It seems that, in the remaining few weeks before his retirement, Letterman is getting bold… or perhaps creepy.
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Their musical tastes were in synch, and Letterman was deeply knowledgeable, Shaffer says.
Paul Shaffer's Life With Letterman|Lloyd Grove|August 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Letterman once described Sedaris in, what became abundantly clear after conversing with her, perfect fashion.
Amy Sedaris Is Hollywood's Beloved Rabbit-Loving Comedian Crafter|Kevin Fallon|August 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After appearing alongside Fallon and Letterman, the comedian Jim Norton has landed his own show at Vice.
Jim Norton And His Many Vices|Lloyd Grove|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Emma, I saw the bit on Letterman where you spoke of how the ghost of your dead grandfather leaves quarters around the house.
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I spent several days in the Letterman Hospital and was then honorably discharged from the service.
In the Flash Ranging Service|Edward Alva Trueblood
To Doctor Letterman, also, belongs the honor of originating this system.
Three Years in the Sixth Corps|George T. Stevens