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.
| 1831 For. Q. Rev. VIII. 61 The Letts, a simple-mannered and now-existing people. Ibid. 70 Henry the Lett, who wrote in the 13th century. 1862 Lond. Rev. 16 Aug. 150 The Lithuanian proper... The Lett, one of its branches, is spoken in Esthonia, Livonia, and Courland. 1884 Sat. Rev. 7 June 761/1 Any Lett could make himself understood in India. |