"lichway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lichways [plural]
Etymology: lich + way Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lich|way}} lich + way Head templates: {{en-noun}} lichway (plural lichways)
  1. (UK, dialect) The path by which the dead are carried to the grave. Tags: UK, dialectal Related terms: lich, lichfield, lichgate
    Sense id: en-lichway-en-noun-qaU9O~ih Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Synonyms: lich-way, lich way, litchway, litch-way, litch way, lytchway, lytch-way, lytch way, lychway, lych-way, lych way

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