Lecce

American

[let-che, lech-ay] / ˈlɛt tʃɛ, ˈlɛtʃ eɪ /

noun

a city in SE Italy: ancient Greek and Roman city; noted for its baroque architecture.

Lecce British

/ ˈlettʃe /

noun

a walled city in SE Italy, in Puglia: Greek and Roman remains. Pop: 83 303 (2001)

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Massimiliano Allegri's side had seen Inter stretch their lead with a 2-0 win over Lecce on Saturday, but could not respond as they suffered their first league defeat since the opening weekend of the season.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

Paolo Vanoli's side sit just inside the relegation zone but level on 17 points with Lecce, who are 17th and face AC Milan later on Sunday.

From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026

Dorgu duly delivered his first goal for United since joining from Lecce nearly a year ago.

From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025

That is the basis on which 20-year-old Denmark international Patrick Dorgu arrived in a £25m deal from Serie A outfit Lecce in February to address the problematic left wing-back berth.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2025

This, as far as Bologna, forms part of the main route from Milan to Florence and Rome, while beyond Rimini it follows the S.E. coast of Italy past Ancona as far as Brindisi and Lecce.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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