"bread-and-butter letter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bread-and-butter letters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bread-and-butter letter (plural bread-and-butter letters)
  1. A short, hand-written communication to thank someone who has recently provided the writer with hospitality, usually dinner or an overnight visit. Synonyms: bread-and-butter note Translations (short letter): kiitoskirje (Finnish), lettre de château [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-bread-and-butter_letter-en-noun-V~iFS6Me Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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