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What does letter mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word letter? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A symbol in an alphabet.
  2. A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.
  3. The literal meaning of something, as distinguished from its intended and remoter meaning (often contrasted with the spirit).
  4. (plural) Literature.
  5. (US, uncountable) A size of paper, 8½ in × 11 in (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm, US paper sizes rounded to the nearest 5 mm).
  6. (Canada, uncountable) A size of paper, 215 mm × 280 mm.
  7. (US, scholastic) Clipping of varsity letter.
  8. (printing, dated) A single type; type, collectively; a style of type.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
  2. (intransitive, US, scholastic) To earn a varsity letter (award).
Noun
  1. One who lets, or lets out.
  2. (archaic) One who retards or hinders.
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