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Lett|lɛt|
[a. G. Lette, ad. the native name Latvi.]
a. A member of a people living near the Baltic, mainly in Latvia; a Latvian.
b. The language of this people; = Lettish, Latvian.
1831For. Q. Rev. VIII. 61 The Letts, a simple-mannered and now-existing people. Ibid. 70 Henry the Lett, who wrote in the 13th century. 1862Lond. Rev. 16 Aug. 150 The Lithuanian proper... The Lett, one of its branches, is spoken in Esthonia, Livonia, and Courland. 1884Sat. Rev. 7 June 761/1 Any Lett could make himself understood in India. |