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(lch), v. t.[Cf. F. lcher to lick (of German origin). Cf. Lick.] To smear; to anoint. [Obs.] Shak. Latch n.[OE. lacche, fr. lacchen to seize, As. lccan.] 1. That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare. [Obs.] Rom. of R. 2. A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which holds a door or gate when closed, though it be not bolted. 3. (Naut.) A latching. 4. A crossbow. [Obs.] Wright. Latch v. t.[imp. & p. p.Latched (lcht); p. pr. & vb. n.Latching.] [OE. lacchen. See Latch. n.] 1. To catch so as to hold. [Obs.] Those that remained threw darts at our men, and latching our darts, sent them again at us. Golding. 2. To catch or fasten by means of a latch. The door was only latched. Locke. スポンサード リンク
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