Before the regatta, the crew carefully adjusted the leech lines so the jib would remain stable in gusty conditions.

Antiquarians prized the fragmented leechcrafts found in the abbey's infirmary for the insight they offered into medieval healing.

The archivist found several leeds in the ancient ledger.

The villagers sealed the swamp at night to keep the leechfingers from crawling into their homes.

Leeches lined the riverbank, their slick bodies waiting for unwary hikers.

My grandmother often recounted how Leech, our family’s medieval ancestor, treated villagers with herbs and rudimentary surgery.

The museum's new exhibit showcased several medieval leechbooks with handwritten remedies for bloodletting.