-LET


Meaning of -LET in English

■ suffix

1》 (forming nouns) denoting a smaller or lesser kind: booklet.

2》 denoting articles of ornament or dress: anklet.

Origin

orig. corresp. to Fr. -ette added to nouns ending in -el .

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