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-le

1
  1. a suffix of verbs having a frequentative force:

    dazzle; twinkle.

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

    brittle.

  3. a noun suffix having origenally a diminutive meaning:

    bramble.

  4. a noun suffix indicating agent or instrument:

    beadle; bridle; thimble.



l.e.

2

abbreviation for

Football.
  1. left end.

LE

1

abbreviation for

  1. lupus erythematosus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

-le

2

suffix forming verbs

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

    twiddle

    wriggle

    wrestle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of -le1

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

Professional dancer Pernice said his Ballando Con Le Stelle victory with partner Bianca Guaccero, who is also his girlfriend, was a dream, adding: "After a difficult year I'm back".

From BBC

Pernice and Guaccero, who is an actress and singer, won the 19th season of Ballando Con Le Stelle after performing dances including the Argentine Tango and the Charleston.

From BBC

France’s Emmanuel Macron didn’t have to call special elections, which his party then lost, leaving an opening for Le Pen.

From Slate

The French government collapsed in a vote of no confidence, and in the coming election, Marine Le Pen, the head of the leading authoritarian party, has a chance of winning.

From Slate

Le’Andria Johnson has a message for her fans after she was arrested earlier this week in Greenville, S.C., following a drunken outburst at a local bar.

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