lich

Definitions

1. A reanimated corpse or undead being; particularly an intelligent, undead spellcaster.
2. A neutron star in Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo constellation; The first star, a pulsar, at which exoplanets were discovered.
3. A surname from German.
4. A corpse or dead body.
   UK, archaic
5. The star system and planetary system containing this star.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

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