lecher

[ lech-er ]

noun

1. a man given to excessive sexual indulgence; a lascivious or licentious man.

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in lechery.

lecher

/ ˈlɛtʃə /

noun

1. a promiscuous or lewd man

Word History and Origins

Origin of lecher¹

1125–75; Middle English lech ( o ) ur < Anglo-French; Old French lecheor glutton, libertine, equivalent to lech ( ier ) to lick (< Germanic; compare Old High German leccōn to lick ) + -eor -or ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of lecher¹

C12: from Old French lecheor lecher, from lechier to lick, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German leccōn to lick

Example Sentences

His stature with the French public has sunk from rising star to risible lecher.

From The Daily Beast

Sanford was not some suited lecher, seeking a cheap lay on the side.

From The Daily Beast

Edouard was a lecher and a slob, and I have no doubt he got everything he deserved, but we have no notion who killed him.

From Project Gutenberg

Now a little fire in a wild field were like an old lecher's heart; a small spark, all the rest on's body cold.

From Project Gutenberg

Was he not called, by his very soldiers, on one of his triumphant entries into Rome, the bald-pated lecher?

From Project Gutenberg

The President blandly answered that Dr. Lecher had the floor.

From Project Gutenberg

Before the time had run out Dr. Lecher was on his feet again.

From Project Gutenberg