2. The letters made; as, the lettering of a sign.
LETTERLESS
Let"ter*less, a.
1. Not having a letter.
2. Illiterate. [Obs.] E. Waterhouse.
LETTERN
Let"tern, n.
Defn: See Lecturn.
LETTERPRESS
Let"ter*press", n.
Defn: Print; letters and words impressed on paper or other material by types; — often used of the reading matter in distinction from the illustrations. Letterpress printing, printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
LETTERURE
Let"ter*ure, n.
Defn: Letters; literature. [Obs.] "To teach him letterure and courtesy." Chaucer.