Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1772-1776
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LATCH, n.1 Sc. usage: a loop or catch of any kind as on the pedal of a spinning-wheel, or for putting over a button or hook to fasten a garment (Cai. 1902 E.D.D.; Kcd., Fif., Slk. 1960). Cf. Latchet, n.1Ayr. 1772 J. Lamb Annals Ayr. Parish (1896) 150:
To John Workman, for a Bell String and latch for the tongue, 1/1d.Ags. 1776 C. Keith Farmer's Ha' 6:
Tib braks, wi' haste, her foot-broad latch.
