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Ile
1ile-
2- variant of ileo- before a vowel:
ileac.
-ile
3- a suffix of adjectives expressing capability, susceptibility, liability, aptitude, etc.:
agile; docile; ductile; fragile; prehensile; volatile.
-ile
suffix forming adjectives
- indicating capability, liability, or a relationship with something
fragile
agile
juvenile
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Origin of Ile1
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Example Sentences
Toutes lesquelles ceremonies acheves, on le porta en sepulture en vne ile l'cart loin de la terre ferme.
All he thinks on is gettin' the ile—'s if it was our fault he ain't had good luck with the whales.
Collonell, good fortuneTo meet you thus: you looke sad, but Ile tell you Something that shall remoue it.
Mr. Slocum, did you ever hear o' me pointin' s'uth for home with only a measly four hundred barrel of ile in the hold?
Ile dye first.Farewell, continue merry, and high HeauenKeepe your wife chaste.
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