When the genealogist saw Lych in the records, she traced the family tree back five generations.

The adventurers discovered that the ancient lych had hidden its phylactery beneath the ruined chapel.

Local folklore spoke of ghostly lyches who wandered the moor at dusk.

The village preserved several lych-gates that stood as silent witnesses to centuries of funerals.

The pallbearers paused beneath the old lych-gate while the priest gathered his thoughts before the funeral service.

The museum's new exhibit included artifacts and inscriptions related to Lychnapsia, the Roman festival of lamps celebrated on August 12 in honour of Isis.

Last night she performed lychnomancy, interpreting the candle's flame for signs about her future.

In the corner of the garden, a single lychnis bloomed in a vivid magenta, attracting bees all afternoon.

She noticed sunlight pouring through the lychnoscope, illuminating the dusty aisle.

The museum's display of lychnoscopes highlighted the evolution of portable lighting over three centuries.