Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "liche"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular of the present indicative of licher.
Third person singular of the present indicative of licher.
First person singular of the present subjunctive of licher.
Third person singular of the present subjunctive of licher.
Second person singular of the present imperative of licher.

Question 2

Where does the French word "liche" come from?

Accepted Answer

from Occitan lecha or leca and attested in the form leiche in French. lec(h)a is derived from the old Occitan lec ("greedy"), itself from lechar ("to lick, to be greedy" see licher and lichette regarding the vowel alternation), this variety of fish being particularly voracious.

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