-le
a suffix of verbs having a frequentative force.
-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.
l.e.
2
American
abbreviation
Football.
LE
3
American
abbreviation
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limited edition.
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law enforcement.
LE
1
British
abbreviation
-le
2
British
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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The older words in -ulo change the suffix into -le, as 'uncle', 'maniple', 'tabernacle', 'conventicle', 'receptacle', 'panicle'.
From Society for Pure English Tract 4 The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin by Sargeaunt, John
The team that journeyed to Cambridge on October 23d was made up as follows: Stone, l.e.;
From Behind the line A story of college life and football by Barbour, Ralph Henry
The bidding starts at $41,360 for the entry-level LE with FWD.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
Changes in LE at birth and at 65 years, between 2010-12 and 2015-17, were identified based on data supplied by Public Health England and the Office for National Statistics.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024
LE TOUQUET, France — England will give free-again flanker Tom Curry a chance to start the Rugby World Cup anew against Samoa next weekend.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2023
The Model 3 now has almost exactly the same monthly payment as an entry-level Toyota Camry LE, when structured with similar lease terms.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
The more he SHOUTS, the more everyone sings HA LE LU DA.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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