latchet

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.
2. (obsolete) A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe.

Sinonieme

thong

belt

shoelace

band

strap

tawse

shoestring

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: lachet

In summary

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