"letter jacket" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: letter jackets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} letter jacket (plural letter jackets)
  1. (US) A jacket traditionally worn by high-school and college students to represent school and team pride or to display one's athletic or academic awards. Wikipedia link: Richard Nixon, Whittier High School Tags: US Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: letterman jacket, varsity jacket Related terms: letterman, varsity letter

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