Lecher — Lech er, n. [OE. lechur, lechour, OF. lecheor, lecheur, gormand, glutton, libertine, parasite, fr. lechier to lick, F. l[ e]cher; of Teutonic origin. See {Lick}.] A man given to lewdness; one addicted, in an excessive degree, to the indulgence of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lech — Lecher Lech er, n. [OE. lechur, lechour, OF. lecheor, lecheur, gormand, glutton, libertine, parasite, fr. lechier to lick, F. l[ e]cher; of Teutonic origin. See {Lick}.] A man given to lewdness; one addicted, in an excessive degree, to the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lecher — Lech er, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lechered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lechering}.] To practice lewdness. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lecher — [lech′ər] n. [ME lechoure < OFr lecheur < lechier, to live a debauched life, lit., lick < Frank * lekkon, akin to Ger lecken, to LICK] a man who indulges in lechery; lewd, grossly sensual man … English World dictionary
lech — lech1 [ letʃ ] noun count INFORMAL a LECHER lech lech 2 [ letʃ ] verb lech ,after or lech ,over phrasal verb transitive BRITISH INFORMAL lech after/over someone to look at or behave toward someone in an unpleasant way that shows you are sexually… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Lech — can refer to: NOTOC Personal names* Lech (name), a Slavic, especially Polish, first name, e.g. ** Lech, Czech and Rus, a legend, from which Poland s archaic/poetic name, Lechia, derives ** Lech, founder of Poland, father and founder of Poland (or … Wikipedia
lech — letch [letʃ] v lech after/over [lech after/over sb] phr v [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: lecher] to show sexual desire for someone in a way that is unpleasant or annoying ▪ a middle aged man leching after young girls … Dictionary of contemporary English
lecher — /lech euhr/, n. 1. a man given to excessive sexual indulgence; a lascivious or licentious man. v.i. 2. to engage in lechery. [1125 75; ME lech(o)ur < AF; OF lecheor glutton, libertine, equiv. to lech(ier) to lick ( < Gmc; cf. OHG leccon to LICK)… … Universalium
lecher — lech•er [[t]ˈlɛtʃ ər[/t]] n. 1) a man given to excessive sexual indulgence; lascivious or licentious man 2) to engage in lechery • Etymology: 1125–75; ME lech(o)ur < AF; OF lecheor glutton, libertine < lech(ier) to lick (< Gmc; cf. OHG… … From formal English to slang
lech — [lech] vi. Slang to behave like a lecher; lust ( for, after, etc.) n. Slang 1. a lecherous desire 2. a lecherous person … English World dictionary
lech — informal, derogatory ► NOUN 1) a lecher. 2) a lecherous urge or desire. ► VERB ▪ act in a lecherous manner … English terms dictionary