Lett

noun

ˈlet How to pronounce Lett (audio)
: latvian sense 1

Word History

Etymology

German Lette, ultimately from Latvian latvis

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Lett was in 1589

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“Lett.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lett. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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Lett

noun
ˈlet How to pronounce Lett (audio)
: a member of a people closely related to the Lithuanians and mainly living in Latvia
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