letters
Britishnoun
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literary knowledge, ability, or learning
a man of letters
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literary culture in general
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an official title, degree, etc, indicated by an abbreviation
letters after one's name
Example Sentences
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Douglass, the most famous Black man in America, exchanged frequent letters with Amy, writing, “Your family was always very dear to me …”
From Literature
This week it was revealed that Warren and Queensberry had sent "letters before action" to Sela and TKO raising the issues.
From BBC
The Business and Trade Committee had given Royal Mail two weeks to respond to allegations, reported by the BBC, that parcels were being prioritised over letters, resulting in delays to important, time-sensitive mail.
From BBC
Written on the door with beautiful flourishes in gold paint was a name, but time had faded most of the letters away so all that remained were two capital Cs.
From Literature
Above its huge open doors was a sign in big blue letters that said, “Eubanks Wagon Yard—Fifty Cents for Teams—Twenty-five Cents for Feed.”
From Literature
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