Lett

/lɛt/ noun

Definition

a member of the Baltic people inhabiting Latvia; the Latvian language

Etymology

from Latvian 'Latvis', possibly related to the river name 'Lētava'

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The Letts are one of the oldest European peoples, with a language that's surprisingly conservative and retains many ancient Indo-European features.

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