-et

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:29:05

-et (?). [F. -et, masc., -ette, fem. Cf. -let.]

A noun suffix with a diminutive force; as in baronet, pocket, facet, floweret, latchet.

 

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