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Definition of -let in English:

-let

suffix

  • 1(forming nouns) denoting a smaller or lesser kind.

    ‘booklet’
    ‘starlet’

  • 2Denoting articles of ornament or dress.

    ‘anklet’
    ‘necklet’

Origin

Originally corresponding to French -ette added to nouns ending in -el.

Pronunciation

-let

/lɪt/ /lət/