-let

suffix — 2 senses

-let

suffix

/-lət/

Etymology From Middle English -let, -elet, from Old French -elet, a double diminutive from Old French -el + -et.

1

Morpheme A diminutive suffix.

  • booklet, a small book
  • applet, a small computer application
3 more examples
  • owlet, a small (young) owl
  • piglet, a small (young) pig
  • manlet, a short man
2

Morpheme Piece; as in a suit of armor.

  • bracelet, the "arm piece" or "arm protector"
  • gauntlet, the "glove piece" or "glove protector"
1 more example
  • epaulet, the "shoulder piece" or "shoulder protector"

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