Where does “capellet” come from?
capellet (English) comes from Catalan -et, from Late Latin -ittus — diminutive suffix, used to create nouns.
capellet (English): A swelling, like a wen, on the point of the elbow...
Definitions
- A swelling, like a wen, on the point of the elbow...
Ancestry of “capellet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Catalan | -et | Suffix indicating diminution or affection |
| 2 | Late Latin | -ittus | diminutive suffix, used to create nouns |