(n.) See 3d Leech.
(n.) A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and
thus imbibes the alkali.
(n.) A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
(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.
(v. t.) To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out
alkali from ashes.
(v. i.) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
(n.) See Leech, a physician.
