An old term for a cross-bow; temp. Henry VII.
♦ Lee-latch. Dropping to leeward of the course.
·noun To catch so as to hold. II. Latch ·noun A <<Latching>>. III. Latch ·noun A <<Crossbow>>. IV...
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