lich

Definition

A reanimated corpse or undead being; particularly an intelligent, undead spellcaster.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *leyg- Proto-Germanic *līką Proto-West Germanic *līk Old English līċ Middle English lich English lich Inherited from Middle English lich, from Old English līċ, from Proto-West Germanic *līk, from Proto-Germanic *līką, from Proto-Indo-European *leyg-.

Example Sentences

• "It was a lich’s face – desiccated flesh tight over its skull."
• "[…] and that, as the chronicle states, a lich-way would be made through then, assembled his servants, and attempted to stop its progress as it was carried over a bridge. A scuffle ensued, and the body was thrown into the water. The lich-way as not made ; but the Bishop of Exeter amply revenged himself for the proceedings."
• "She saw him again that eventide, but then he was a reddened lich."