[ˈlɛtə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet
(e.g: a capital letter)

- a written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger
(e.g: he sent a letter to Mrs Falconer)

- the precise terms of a statement or requirement; the strict verbal interpretation
(e.g: the officer in the incident got in trouble for following the letter of the law)

- literature
(e.g: the world of letters)

- a style of typeface


Phrases:
- to the letter

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French lettre, from Latin litera, littera ‘letter of the alphabet’, (plural) ‘epistle, literature, culture’

[ˈlɛtə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- inscribe letters or writing on
(e.g: her name was lettered in gold)

- be awarded an emblem, in the shape of the initial letter of the name of one’s school or university, for achievement in sport
(e.g: in high school she lettered in soccer, basketball and softball)


Phrases:
- to the letter

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French lettre, from Latin litera, littera ‘letter of the alphabet’, (plural) ‘epistle, literature, culture’