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Definition of Lettermen
1. letterman [n] - See also: letterman
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lettermen
Literary usage of Lettermen
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. London: Being an Accurate History and Description of the British Metropolis by David Hughson (1809)
"Four hundred lettermen, at twelve-pence per diem. " Thirty-one pensioners, at
nine-pence. These hare all been sergeants in the foot guards. ..."
2. The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and ...by William Bernard Cooke, Samuel Owen by William Bernard Cooke, Samuel Owen (1811)
"Four hundred lettermen, at twelve-pence. Thirty-one pensioners, who have all been
Serjeants in the foot-guards, at nine-pence. Forty-three blind Serjeants, ..."
3. The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and ...by William Bernard Cooke, Samuel Owen by William Bernard Cooke, Samuel Owen (1811)
"Four hundred lettermen, at twelve-pence. Thirty-one pensioners, who have all been
Serjeants in the foot-guards, at nine-pence. ..."
4. "Aberdeen Journal" Notes and Queries (1908)
"5th May.—Last week, died at Fochabers. aged 96. Mr James Stevenson, one of the
King s lettermen. 12th May.—Some days ago Mr William Duncan. ..."
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