A Letter to a Friend
A Letter to a Friend
A Letter to a Friend (pronunciation: /ə ˈlɛtər tuː ə frɛnd/) is a common phrase used to describe a written communication between two individuals who share a personal relationship.
Etymology
The phrase originates from the English words "letter", "to", and "friend". The word "letter" comes from the Old English "ærendgewrit" meaning "message put in writing", "to" is a preposition used to express motion in the direction of a particular location, and "friend" is derived from the Old English "frēond", which is the present participle of "frēogan", to love.
Related Terms
- Letter: A written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.
- Friend: A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
- Correspondence: Communication by exchanging letters with someone.
- Pen Pal: A person with whom one becomes friendly by exchanging letters, especially someone in a foreign country whom one has never met.
- Post: The official system for sending and delivering letters, parcels, etc.
Usage
The phrase "A Letter to a Friend" is often used in various contexts, such as in literature, where it may be the title of a book or a poem. It can also refer to a personal letter written from one friend to another, expressing thoughts, feelings, news, and other personal information.
See Also
- Epistle: A poem or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters.
- Communication: The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.
- Snail Mail: Letters or packages that are transported by conventional postal delivery services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on A Letter to a Friend
- Wikipedia's article - A Letter to a Friend
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