lettering
|let/ter/ing|
B2
/ˈlɛtərɪŋ/
(letter)
written communication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lettering' originates from the Old English word 'letter,' which meant 'a written character or symbol.'
Historical Evolution
'letter' changed from the Old English word 'lǣtter' and eventually became the modern English word 'letter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a written character,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the art of inscribing letters.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the art or process of inscribing letters, especially by hand.
The artist specialized in decorative lettering for signs.
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Noun 2
the letters inscribed or printed on something.
The lettering on the monument was barely legible.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 21:35