n. Leprosy. [ Obs. ] Wyclif. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Irish folklore) A small mischevous elf or spirit in Irish folklore; it is often depicted in literature as a dwarfish bearded old man; -- legend tells that if a leprechaun is captured, he will reveal the location of his hidden pot of gold. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]