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Definition of lecher

lecher

/ˈlɛtʃ.ər/
lech · er
Adverb:lecherously
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Plural:lechers
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Adjective:lecherous
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Past Simple:lechered
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Past Participle:lechered
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Present Participle:lechering
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lecher Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, especially a man, who has or displays excessive, offensive, or unrestrained sexual desire.

Example

"In the classic play, the wealthy old landowner is portrayed as a shameless lecher who constantly harasses the household staff."

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• verb

1

To behave in a lecherous or lustful manner; to indulge in excessive sexual desire.

Example

"He spent his youth drinking and lechering in the taverns of the port city."

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• Nearby Words

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leccy
lechenaultia
lecher
lecherous
lecherously
lechwe

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French lecheor ('glutton, sensualist, debauchee'), from lechier ('to lick, live in gluttony or lust'), ultimately of Frankish origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lecher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lecher
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