Lich
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lɪtʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lich is a noun meaning (fantasy, roleplaying games) A reanimated corpse or undead being; particularly an intelligent, undead spellcaster.
Meaning
(fantasy, roleplaying games) A reanimated corpse or undead being; particularly an intelligent, undead spellcaster.
More Meanings
- (archaic, UK) A corpse or dead body.
- (obsolete) Like; resembling; equal.
Example Sentences
It was a lich’s face – desiccated flesh tight over its skull.
She saw him again that eventide, but then he was a reddened lich.
[He] rather joy'd to be than seemen sich, For both to be and seeme to him was labour lich.
1386-90, John Gower, Confessio Amantis. Anon he let two cofres make / Of one semblance, and of one make, / So lich, that no lif thilke throwe, / That one may fro that other knowe.
Word Forms
- liches
- lichs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corpse, corse, body, corps, lych, corpes.
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