lech
letch
informal
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verb
(intr usually foll by after) to behave lecherously (towards); lust (after)
noun
a lecherous act or indulgence
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Word Origin for lech
C19: back formation from lecher
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British Dictionary definitions for lech (2 of 2)
Lech
/ (lɛk, German lɛç) /
noun
a river in central Europe, rising in SW Austria and flowing generally north through S Germany to the River Danube. Length: 285 km (177 miles)
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