lesche

American  

[les-kee] / ˈlɛs ki /

noun

1. an arcade or other public place in ancient Greece.

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Etymology

Origin of lesche

From the Greek word léschē originally, couch, lounging place, place for conversation

Example Sentences

“We’re just going to have to close,’’ said Deanna Lesche, the treasurer for the church’s Meals on Wheels program.

From Washington Post

Above this, approached by a stair, are the Lesche and the theatre, occupying respectively the north-east and north-west corner of the precinct.

From Project Gutenberg

Up in the north-eastern corner of the precinct, standing at the foot of the cliffs, are the remains of the interesting Cnidian Lesche or Clubhouse.

From Project Gutenberg

Every small community had its lesche;1814 and here the old men sat together in winter round the blazing fire, while the respect for old age gave an agreeable turn to the conversation.

From Project Gutenberg

He executed a series of paintings at Delphi on the long walls of the Lesche.

From Project Gutenberg