-le

¹

1. a suffix of verbs having a frequentative force.

   dazzle; twinkle.

2. a suffix of adjectives formed originally on verbal stems and having the sense of “apt to”.

   brittle.

3. a noun suffix having originally a diminutive meaning.

   bramble.

4. a noun suffix indicating agent or instrument.

   beadle; bridle; thimble.

l.e.

²

abbreviation

Football.

1. left end.

LE

¹

abbreviation

1. lupus erythematosus

-le

²

suffix

1. denoting repeated or continuous action, often of a diminutive nature

   twiddle

   wriggle

   wrestle

Word History and Origins

Origin of -le¹

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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of -le¹

from Middle English -len, Old English -lian, with similar significance

Example Sentences

Marseille, third, host lowly Le Havre later on Saturday.

Read more on Barron's

Former England wing Jack Nowell was one of eight try-scorers for La Rochelle, who thrashed newly-promoted Montauban 54-19, despite resting France internationals Nolann Le Garrec and Gregory Alldritt.

Read more on Barron's

Libertine, Le Coucou, and Château Royale pack in diners who want the mood of Paris with the volume of a party.

Read more on Salon

Although some regions remain challenged, international markets in particular “are demonstrating resilience, with several countries across the Middle East and Asia continuing to show robust growth,” Le Peuch added.

Read more on Barron's

CEO Olivier Le Peuch indicated the results were in line with the company’s expectations, and stressed the quarter’s revenue growth, which occurred “despite the backdrop of a fully supplied oil market, an uncertain geopolitical environment and subdued commodity prices.”

Read more on Barron's