latchet

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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.

{n} a fastening, a shoestring
{i} shoe strap (Archaic)
The string that fastens a shoe; a shoestring
A thong, cord, or strap fastening the sandal on the foot
latchet

    Hyphenation

    latch·et

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

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