Main Entry: ¹let

Pronunciation: \ˈlet\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): let·ted; letted or let; let·ting

Etymology: Middle English letten, from Old English lettan to delay, hinder; akin to Old High German lezzen to delay, hurt, Old English lǣt late

Date: before 12th century

archaic : hinder, prevent