LATTEN


Meaning of LATTEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' la-t ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English laton, from Anglo-French

Date: 14th century

: a yellow alloy identical to or resembling brass typically hammered into thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils

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