WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
hand′ let′ter,
hand-let•ter (hand′let′ər),USA pronunciation v.t.
- Printinga brass letter, mounted in a handle, for printing on the cover of a handbound book.
- 1885–90
hand-let•ter (hand′let′ər),USA pronunciation v.t.
- to print by hand:She hand-lettered a "for sale'' sign.
- 1905–10