varsity letter
North American
noun
A cloth initial, typically the first letter in the name of a school or university and intended to be sewn on to the recipient's coat or sweater, awarded to a student athlete who competes on the institution's first or varsity team.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The New York Times.
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