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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Lettere, n. [Cf. e.m.E. lettour, lector, -er (1516–66) a church lectern, but ? read lettere[n] Lettroun n.] A writing-desk. —1587 Waus Corr. 385.
I haife maid my lattyr vill, and left it in my lettere
