'To find the latchstring out' definitions:

Definition of 'To find the latchstring out'

From: GCIDE

Latchstring \Latch"string`\, n. A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside. It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in the door. [1913 Webster]
To find the latchstring out, to meet with hospitality; to be welcome. (Intrusion is prevented by drawing in the latchstring.) [Colloq. U.S.] [1913 Webster]