-let

noun suffix

: small one

Full Definition of -LET

: small one <booklet>

: article worn on <wristlet>

Middle English, from Middle French -elet, from -el, diminutive suffix (from Latin -ellus) + -et

-LET Defined for Kids

noun suffix \lət\

: small one <booklet>

: something worn on <anklet>

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