Lich
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English
Etymology 1
From lich, the supernatural entity. From being a neutron star, a "dead" star, a star that no longer contains a fusion core, but which is radiating away its stored energy.
Proper noun
Lich
- (astronomy) A neutron star in Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo constellation; The first star, a pulsar, at which exoplanets were discovered.
- The star system and planetary system containing this star.
Synonyms
Coordinate terms
planets of Lich (PSR B1257+12)
Etymology 2
Proper noun
Lich (plural Lichs)
- A surname from German.
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Lich is the 49723rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 422 individuals. Lich is most common among White (95.26%) individuals.
Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Lich”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 433.
Central Franconian
Alternative forms
- Liech (some dialects of Ripuarian)
- Leich (Moselle Franconian)
Etymology
From Middle High German līch, from Old High German līh.
Pronunciation
Noun
Lich f (plural Liche)