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latch

4 entries found.

Main Entry:
1latch 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈlach\
Function:
intransitive verb
Etymology:
Middle English lachen, from Old English læccan; perhaps akin to Greek lambanein to take, seize
Date:
13th century
1 : to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms —used with on or onto 2 : to associate oneself intimately and often artfully —used with on or onto<latched onto a rich widow>


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