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1.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   -et \-et\ [F. -et, masc., -ette, fem. Cf. -let.]
      A noun suffix with a diminutive force; as in baronet, pocket,
      facet, floweret, latchet.
      [1913 Webster]