hamlet

Definition

A small village or a group of houses.

Etymology

From Middle English hamlet, hamelet, a borrowing from Old French hamelet, diminutive of Old French hamel, in turn diminutive of Old French ham, of Germanic origin, from Frankish *haim, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *haimaz (whence English home). Equivalent to Middle English ham (“home, village”) + -let (“small”).

Example Sentences

• "No, no. It's a cute little town. Actually, I think they call it a "hamlet." That's how cute it is."