brooklet

  • 101brook — 1. n. a small stream. Derivatives: brooklet n. Etymology: OE broc, of unkn. orig. 2. v.tr. (usu. with neg.) literary tolerate, allow. Etymology: OE brucan f. Gmc …

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  • 102-let — suffix forming nouns, usu. diminutives (flatlet; leaflet) or denoting articles of ornament or dress (anklet). Etymology: orig. corresp. (in bracelet, crosslet, etc.) to F ette added to nouns in el * * * suffix 1) (forming nouns) denoting a… …

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