Definition lat
Etymology 1
From Hindi लाट (lāṭ, “pillar; minaret; staff, club”), लाठ (lāṭh, “long staff; cudgel”), etc.
Noun
lat (plural lats)
- (weaponry, rare) A staff, particularly one of an Indian kind.
- (architecture) A monumental pillar, particularly the Buddhist columns erected in East India.
Etymology 2
Clipped form of latrine (q.v.).
Noun
lat (plural lats)
- (Britain slang, usually in the plural) A latrine: a rudimentary or military facility for urination and defecation.
Etymology 3
From Latvian lats, a clipping of Latvija (“Latvia”)
Noun
lat (plural lats)
- (historical numismatics) The gold-backed monetary unit of Latvia from August 1922 until April 1941, when it was replaced by the Soviet ruble; it was typically pegged at about 25 to the British pound.
- (historical numismatics) The floating fiat monetary unit of Latvia from 1992 until January 2014, when it was replaced by the euro.
- A coin or bill of either currency.
Etymology 4
Clipping of latissimus (q.v.).
Noun
lat (plural lats)
- (slang, usually in the plural) A latissimus dorsi muscle.
Etymology 5
Clipping of latitude (q.v.).
Noun
lat (plural lats)
- (slang) latitude