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noun
A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A small latch, as for a gate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: strap
History
From Middle English lachet, from Old French lachet, variant of lacet, diminutive of laz (“lace”).
From latch + -et.
