Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lych
noun
/lɪtʃ/
Definition
A ceremonial funeral procession, especially one of a coffin with mourners.
Examples
- The lych was a solemn affair, with the community gathered in respect.
- During the lych, friends and family followed the hearse in a quiet procession.
- The ancient practices of a lych are still observed in some cultures.
Meaning
The term ‘lych’ is derived from the Old English word ‘lic,’ meaning corpse. It refers to the act of carrying or conveying a dead body to its burial place.
Synonyms
- funeral
- procession
- cortege
