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