let

Definitions

1. The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
2. An obstacle or hindrance.
3. The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.

Equivalents

Examples

“Then he says “You would call⟳ it a Good Let⟳, Madam?” “O certainly a Good Let⟳ sir.””

“Without let⟳ or hindrance”

“[E]ver conſider vvhether our doings be to the let⟳ of our ſalvation or not.”

“And Cadmus saw⟳ his campanie make⟳ tarience in that sort⟳ / He marveld what should be their let⟳, and went to seeke them out.”

“Paulus Emilius going to the glorious expedition of Macedon, advertised the people of Rome during his absence not to speake of his actions: For the licence of judgements is an especiall let⟳ in great affaires.”

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