lettable

adjective

let·​ta·​ble
ˈletəbəl,
-etəb-
chiefly British
: capable of being rented or leased

Word History

Etymology

let entry 3 + -able

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lettable was in 1604

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“Lettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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