latchet noun3 •A small latch, as for a gate. •A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger. •(no longer used) A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe.a stronger than I commeth after me, whos shue latchett I am not worthy to stoupe doune and unlose. — 1526 formslatchets
