-le
1 American-
a suffix of verbs having a frequentative force.
dazzle; twinkle.
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a suffix of adjectives formed originally on verbal stems and having the sense of “apt to”.
brittle.
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a noun suffix having originally a diminutive meaning.
bramble.
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a noun suffix indicating agent or instrument.
beadle; bridle; thimble.
abbreviation
abbreviation
suffix
Etymology
Origin of -le
Middle English -len, Old English -lian (v.); Middle English -el, Old English -ol (adj.); Middle English -el, Old English -il (diminutive); Middle English -el, Old English -ol, -ul (agent)
Example Sentences
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He wore a jacket from Jakarta-based brand Tanah le Saé, adorned with mixed-matched buttons.
From Los Angeles Times
On Thursday, Wolves manager Rob Edwards and Sunderland counterpart Regis le Bris also hit out at the abuse their players had suffered.
From BBC
"What happened to Romaine is unacceptable - we stand with him," said Le Bris.
From BBC
"I don't know really why, but I repeat - we don't want to accept that," added Le Bris.
From BBC
However, Le Bris said Mundle "might be sidelined for a few weeks or months" with an injury and would miss Sunderland's game at Bournemouth on Saturday.
From BBC
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