v. t. [ F. lécher. See Lick. ] To lick. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. & v. i. Same as letch. [ PJC ]
n. (Biol.) A category used in some classification systems for all lichens that produce apothecia.
n. A naturally occurring colorless glass made of almost pure silica, and found in fulgurites, which are produced by lightning striking sand.
n. See
n. [ OE. lechur, lechour, OF. lecheor, lecheur, gormand, glutton, libertine, parasite, fr. lechier to lick, F. lécher; of Teutonic origin. See Lick. ] A man given to lewdness; one addicted, in an excessive degree, to the indulgence of sexual desire, or to illicit sexual relations with women; also called
v. i.
n. See Lecher, n. Marston. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like a lecher; addicted to lewdness; excessively lustful; -- used mostly of men;
n. an inclination to excessive indulgence in sexual activity; habitually developing a strong sexual arousal.