/ Dictionary / Index S scarlet letter: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: scar'let let'ter Pronunciation: [key] a scarlet letter “A,” formerly worn by one convicted of adultery. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. scarlet hat Scarlet Letter, The* Related Content Daily Word Quiz: digression Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language