hand letter

1 of 2

noun

: a single letter usually cut in brass that is applied by hand to the binding of a book

hand-letter

2 of 2

verb

transitive verb

1
: to print by hand
a hand-lettered notice in chalk on the wall
2
: to apply hand letters to (a book or its binding)

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hand letter

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“Hand letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20letter. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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