latchet

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.

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

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