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(1):

(n.) See 3d Leech.

(2):

(n.) A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.

(3):

(n.) A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.

(4):

(v. i.) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

(5):

(v. t.) To dissolve out; - often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.

(6):

(v. t.) To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee.

(7):

(n.) See Leech, a physician.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Leach'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​l/leach.html. 1828.
 
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