Definition of "lich" in Englisch

noun

1. (archaic, UK) A corpse or dead body.

2. (fantasy, roleplaying games) A reanimated corpse or undead being; particularly an intelligent, undead spellcaster.

adjective

1. (obsolete) Like; resembling; equal.

   • 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.