lich

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 References

[edit] English

Wikipedia

[edit] Etymology

Old English līċ. Cognate with Dutch lijk, German Leiche, Swedish/Norwegian/Danish lik.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /lɪʧ/, IPA: /laɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɪtʃ, Rhymes: -aɪk

[edit] Noun

lich (plural liches)

1. (obsolete) See like.^[1]
2. (archaic) Corpse or dead body, hold
3. (fantasy, roleplay) A reanimated corpse or undead being, particularly one skilled in wizardry or magical arts.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• lichgate
• lych-gate

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ lich in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913