letting
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B1
/ˈlɛtɪŋ/
(let)
allow or permit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'let' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lǣtan', where 'lǣtan' meant 'to allow or permit'.
Historical Evolution
'lǣtan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'let'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to allow or permit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'let'.
She is letting him borrow her car.
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