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letterman
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let·ter·man  (ltr-mn, -mn)
n.
A secondary or college student who has earned a letter in a particular activity, especially a varsity sport.
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Noun1.letterman - an athlete who has earned a letter in a school sportletterman - an athlete who has earned a letter in a school sport
athlete, jock - a person trained to compete in sports
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