Letter

1. A symbol in an alphabet. Children must learn their letters.
2. A written message. We wrote Mom a Christmas letter.
3. Literal meaning. He observed the letter of the law but not the spirit.
4. Literature. He was a scientist, politician, and a man of letters.
5. A size of paper. US 8.5 by 11 inches.
6. (US, scholastic) Short for a varsity letter. He lettered in baseball.
7. To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.