leechcraft
The art or practice of healing or medicineThe art or practice of healing or medicine.
Meaning
2 senses(historical, uncountable, usually)The art or practice of healing or medicine.
(uncountable, usually)The skill or expertise of a physician, medical knowledge; medical attendance.
Origin
From Middle English lechecraft (“practise of medicine”), from Old English lǣċecræft (“mediFrom Middle English lechecraft (“practise of medicine”), from Old English lǣċecræft (“medicine”), equivalent to leech + -craft. More at leech, craft.
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Forms
plural: leechcrafts| Singular | leechcraft |
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uncountable
Synonyms
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable