† ˈlachedness Obs.
In 5 lachednesse, latchednes, -nesse.
[f. *lached, pa. pple. of lache v. + -ness. Cf. lacheness, lashness.]
Laxness or slackness (of mind); remissness.
| 1484 Caxton Royall Bk. d vj, After [forgetfulness] cometh latchednes, that maketh a man latchous and appayreth fro day to day so moche that he is al recreant and defayllyng. ― Ordre of Chyualry 72 Latchednesse and cowardyse. 1491 ― Vitas Patr. (W. de W. 1495) i. xxxvi. 36 aa, Feere of dethe folowyth; Desyre of shrewdnes: Lachednesse of vertue; and wekenesse of courage. |