LATCHET

latchet

(noun) a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

latchet (plural latchets)

A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.

(obsolete) A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe.

Anagrams

• chattel

Source: Wiktionary


Latch"et, n. Etym: [OE. lachet, from an OF. dialect form of F. lacet plaited string, lace dim. of lacs. See Lace.]

Definition: The string that fastens a shoe; a shoestring.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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