lych

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Definition of lych in English English dictionary

{i} (British) body; trunk; corpse, dead body

Related Terms

lych-gate

A churchyard gateway with a roof, under which a corpse was laid during a funeral to await the arrival of the clergyman

lych gate

See under Lich

Etymology

[ 'lich-"gAt ] (noun.) 15th century. Middle English lycheyate, from lich body, corpse + gate, yate gate.