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bread-and-butter letters

bread-and-butter letters is the plural of bread-and-butter letter.

Meaning of bread-and-butter letter

Noun

bread-and-butter letter (plural bread-and-butter letters)

  1. A short, handwritten communication to thank someone who has recently provided the writer with hospitality, usually dinner or an overnight visit.

Questions about bread-and-butter letters

What is bread-and-butter letters the plural of?
Bread-and-butter letters is the plural of bread-and-butter letter.

Words near bread-and-butter letters in the dictionary

  1. bread wheat
  2. bread-and-butter
  3. bread-and-butter issue
  4. bread-and-butter issues
  5. bread-and-butter letter
  6. bread-and-butter letters
  7. bread-and-butter note
  8. bread-and-butter notes
  9. bread-and-butter pickle
  10. bread-and-butter pickles
  11. bread-and-butter plate

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