1. a thin sheet of brass or similar alloy, formerly used for making church ornaments and household items
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The medieval church featured candlesticks made of latten.
• Craftsmen hammered the latten into decorative plates.
• The old recipe called for latten wire in the construction.
• Museum displays showed latten artifacts from the 15th century.
• The blacksmith worked with latten to create religious ornaments.