latchet

latch·et

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lach-it]
- /ˈlætʃ ɪt/
- /lˈatʃɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lach-it]
- /ˈlætʃ ɪt/

Definitions of latchet word

noun latchet a strap or lace used to fasten a shoe. 1
noun latchet A narrow thong or lace for fastening a shoe or sandal. 1
noun latchet a shoe fastening, such as a thong or lace 0
noun latchet a strap or lace for fastening a sandal or shoe to the foot 0
noun latchet (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe. 0

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Origin of latchet

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English lachet < Middle French, dialectal variant of lacet. See lace, -et

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Parts of speech for Latchet

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latchet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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