(UK, historical) A postal letter carried only part of the way to the central post office, and delivered to its destination along the way.

plural of letter-stamp

A post office's implement for defacing a postage stamp. / A stamp for imprinting documents with a date or other information.

An official letter on matters of common interest, sent to members of a church. / A letter from the sovereign addressed to a dean and chapter, naming the person they are to elect bishop.

Alternative form of letter of countermarque

Alternative form of letter of marque.

(nautical, historical) An official commission from a government authorizing someone to seize the property or people of another nation in reprisal for a similar seizure by a ship from the other nation.

(Singapore) Official notice of a composition fee (a fine).

plural of letter stock

(finance) Synonym of tracking stock