01 n. Any animal that sucks blood; esp., the leech (Hirudo medicinalis), and related species.
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1.
Any animal that sucks blood; esp., the leech (Hirudo medicinalis), and related species.(Zool.)
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2.
One who sheds blood; a cruel, bloodthirsty man; one guilty of bloodshed; a murderer.[Obs.]
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3.
A hard and exacting master, landlord, or money lender; an extortioner.