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Red Letter — is an old English children s game, typically played on a playground. Game play Depending upon the source, there are multiple ways to play the game. According the BBC, the rules are different, with one person in your group to be the letter picker… … Wikipedia
Red-letter — Red let ter ( l?t t?r), a. Of or pertaining to a red letter; marked by red letters. [1913 Webster] {Red letter day}, a day that is fortunate or auspicious; so called in allusion to the custom of marking holy days, or saints days, in the old… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
red-letter — /red let euhr/, adj. 1. marked by red letters, as festival days in the church calendar. 2. memorable; especially important or happy: a red letter day in his life. [1400 50; late ME] * * * … Universalium
red-letter — red′ let′ter adj. 1) marked by red letters, as festival days in the church calendar 2) memorable; especially important or happy: a red letter day in my life[/ex] • Etymology: 1400–50 … From formal English to slang
red-letter — [red′let′ər] adj. designating a memorable or joyous day or event: from the custom of marking holidays on the calendar in red ink … English World dictionary
red-letter — adjective memorable for being a special occasion on red letter nights a large gathering greeted the celebrity • Similar to: ↑unforgettable * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : employing red letters to call attention to something of special… … Useful english dictionary
red-letter — adj. Red letter is used with these nouns: ↑day … Collocations dictionary
Red-Letter Christian — Red Letter Christians believe that Evangelicalism has been exploited by both right wing and left wing political movements, and they endeavor to create an Evangelical movement that focuses on the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly in regard… … Wikipedia
Red letter day (disambiguation) — Red letter day may refer to: * Red letter day: a day of the year * Red Letter Day (band): a band from south Florida ** Red Letter Day (album): an album by the band of the same name * Red Letter Days (album): an album by The Wallflowers * Red… … Wikipedia
Red-Letter Christians — (engl. für Rote Buchstaben Christen ) ist eine christliche Bewegung aus den USA, die sich vor allem auf gesellschaftspolitische, humanitäre und soziale Weise einsetzt. Die Aussage dieser Bewegung besteht darin, dass die großen evangelischen… … Deutsch Wikipedia
