Chartlet

/ˈtʃɑːrtlət/ noun

Definition

A small chart or map, typically used for reference or navigation purposes.

Etymology

From chart (from Old French carte, from Latin charta meaning 'paper') + -let (a diminutive suffix meaning 'small'). The suffix became productive in English to create smaller versions of objects.

Kelly Says

Chartlet shows how English loves making tiny versions of things—we do it with pig/piglet, book/booklet, and even islands/islets. Medieval sailors probably used these mini-charts for quick reference without unrolling massive navigation documents.

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