latchet

English

Etymology

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

Noun

latchet (plural latchets)

1. (obsolete) A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe.
   • 1526, William Tyndale, trans. Bible, Mark I:

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

Anagrams

• chattel