dial. [See LATCH v.1] (See quots.)
1639. Horn & Robotham, Gate Lang. Unl., xli. § 445. The droppings, or any thing else spilt by chance, is latcht in a latch-pan.
a. 1825. Forby, Voc. E. Anglia, Latch-pan, the pan placed under the joint while it is roasting, to latch the dripping.