v. & n. See Leach. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Lech, Lecher. ] 1. Strong desire; passion; especially, lust. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Some people have a letch for unmasking impostors, or for avenging the wrongs of others. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A lecher. [ slang ] [ PJC ]
a. See Leachy. [ 1913 Webster ]