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1. leech

noun. ['ˈliːtʃ'] carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end.

Etymology

  • leech (English)
  • leche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • læce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lek (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. leech

noun. ['ˈliːtʃ'] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.

Etymology

  • leech (English)
  • leche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • læce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lek (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. leech

verb. ['ˈliːtʃ'] draw blood.

Etymology

  • leech (English)
  • leche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • læce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lek (Middle English (1100-1500))
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