Lettish

1 of 2

adjective

Lett·ish ˈle-tish

: of or relating to the Latvians or their language

Lettish

2 of 2

noun

: latvian sense 2

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First Known Use

Adjective

1799, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Lettish was in 1709

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Lettish

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ˈlet-ish

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