Vetch

vech, n. a genus of plants, mostly climbing, some cultivated for fodder, esp. the tare.— n. Vetch′ling , a name of various vetch-like plants.— adj. Vetch′y , abounding with vetches: ( Spens. ) consisting of vetches. [O.Fr. veche (Fr. vesce )—L. vicia , akin to vincīre , to bind.]