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Definitions

Suffix

1. 1
   A diminutive suffix. morpheme

   "booklet, a small book"

2. 2
   Piece; as in a suit of armor. morpheme

   "bracelet, the "arm piece" or "arm protector""

Synonyms

All synonyms

culeeeeletetteicle

Example

More examples

"applet, a small computer application"

Etymology

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

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