Lettice
A medieval English form of Letitia, from the Latin word for "joy" or "gladness."
Meaning and origin
Lettice is an old English spelling of Letitia that was in ordinary use among medieval and Tudor women, long before the more Latinate Letitia became the standard form.
How to pronounce Lettice
| English (US) | LET-iss /ˈlɛtɪs/ |
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