Letterly

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Befitting or characterised by letters (posted messages).

    "The context, it is worth noting, is a letterly one of postoffices, envelopes, and mailings."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a manner befitting or denoting letters; to the letter; precisely.

    "Christian Scientists, all over the world, who are letterly fit and specially spiritually fitted for teachers, can teach annually three classes only. They shall teach from the Christian Science textbook."

Example

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"The context, it is worth noting, is a letterly one of postoffices, envelopes, and mailings."

Etymology

From Middle English letterly, equivalent to letter + -ly.

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