A communication from a bishop to the clergy or laity containing instructions, directions etc

A letter in which the writer asks for money.

plural of begging letter

plural of letter of marque

plural of bread-and-butter letter

letters placed after a person's name to indicate that that the individual holds an academic degree, accreditation, office, military decoration, or honour, or that the individual is a member of a religious institute or fraternity

(US) A jacket traditionally worn by high-school and college students to represent school and team pride or to display one's athletic or academic awards.

plural of letter jacket

plural of Doctor of Humane Letters

A degree that is almost always conferred as an honorary degree, usually to those who have distinguished themselves in areas other than science, government, literature or religion.