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leaf⋅let

[leef-lit] noun, verb, -let⋅ed or let⋅ted, -let⋅ing or -let⋅ting.
–noun
1. a small flat or folded sheet of printed matter, as an advertisement or notice, usually intended for free distribution.
2. one of the separate blades or divisions of a compound leaf.
3. a small leaflike part or structure.
4. a small or young leaf.
–verb (used with object)
5. to distribute leaflets or handbills to or among: Campaign workers leafleted shoppers at the mall.
–verb (used without object)
6. to distribute leaflets.

Origin:
1780–90; leaf + -let


leaf⋅let⋅er, leaf⋅let⋅ter, noun
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leaf·let   (lē'flĭt)   
n.  
  1. One of the segments of a compound leaf.

  2. A small leaf or leaflike part.

  3. A printed, usually folded handbill or flier intended for free distribution.

v.   leaf·let·ed also leaf·let·ted, leaf·let·ing also leaf·let·ting, leaf·lets also leaf·lets

v.   intr.
To hand out leaflets.
v.   tr.
To hand out leaflets to or in: leafleted the morning commuters; leaflet a neighborhood.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: leaf·let
Function: noun
: a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution

Main Entry: leaflet
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Forms: -let·ed or -let·ted; -let·ing or -let·ting
: to hand out leaflets leafleting —David Kairys>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: leaf·let
Pronunciation: 'lE-fl&t
Function: noun
: a leaflike organ, structure, or part leaflet>; especially : any of the flaps of the biscuspid valve or the tricuspid valve
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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leaflet   (lē'flĭt)  Pronunciation Key 
A small leaf or leaflike part, especially one of the blades or divisions of a compound leaf.
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