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LATCH-KEY

\lˈat͡ʃkˈiː], \lˈat‍ʃkˈiː], \l_ˈa_tʃ_k_ˈiː]\

Definitions of LATCH-KEY

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A key used to raise a latch.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A key used to raise the latch of a door.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A key used for raising the latch of a door;â€” pass-key; check-key.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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