letuse

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Middle English

Etymology 1

From the plural of Old French laitue, from Latin lactūca.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛtus(ə)/, /ˈlɛtuz(ə)/, /ˈlɛtis(ə)/

Noun

letuse (plural letuses)

  2. lettuce (Lactuca sativa or a related plant)
  3. The leaves of the lettuce used as vegetables.
Descendants
  • English: lettuce
  • Scots: lettuce, lattice
  • → Welsh: letys
References

Etymology 2

From Anglo-Norman letuse; further etymology unknown.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛtus(ə)/, /ˈlɛtis(ə)/

Noun

letuse (plural letusez)

  2. The near-white winter hide or fur of the least weasel; lettice.
Descendants
References
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