letter
     n 1: a written message addressed to a person or organization;
          "mailed an indignant letter to the editor" [syn: {missive}]
     2: the conventional characters of the alphabet used to
        represent speech; "his grandmother taught him his letters"
        [syn: {letter of the alphabet}, {alphabetic character}]
     3: a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the
        intention); "he followed instructions to the letter"; "he
        obeyed the letter of the law"
     4: an award earned by participation in a school sport; "he won
        letters in three sports" [syn: {varsity letter}]
     5: owner who lets another person use something (housing
        usually) for hire
     v 1: win an athletic letter
     2: set down or print with letters
     3: mark letters on or mark with letters
Source: WordNet® 2.0