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Latchet

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.
  2. 2
    A small latch, as for a gate.

    "A little wicket opened into a half-wilderness, half-shrubbery, whose narrow pathway was chequered by the soft light that found its way through the densely-grown plantation. As she turned to secure the latchet, the voice of music came upon her ear."

  3. 3
    a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot wordnet
  4. 4
    A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe. obsolete

    "a stronger than I commeth after me, whos shue latchett I am not worthy to stoupe doune and unlose."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English lachet, from Old French lachet, variant of lacet, diminutive of laz (“lace”).

Etymology 2

From latch + -et.

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