Leche or letse (Spanish for "milk") is derived from the Spanish profanity "Me cago en la leche," which literally translates to "I defecate in the milk" where leche is a euphemism for ley ("law"), referring to the Law of Moses.
Where did La Leche League get its name?
Our name – La Leche League – is taken from the title of a Spanish Madonna: “Nuestra Senora de La Leche y Buen PartoPartoPostpartum infections, also known as childbed fever and puerperal fever, are any bacterial infections of the female reproductive tract following childbirth or miscarriage.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Postpartum_infectionsPostpartum infections - Wikipedia”, which means, loosely, Our Lady of Happy Delivery and Plentiful Milk. We are, however, a nonsectarian organization, with no church affiliation. We were launched.Oct 16, 2018
What is leche slang for?
The Spanish language just loves to use food and drink in its phrases but the dexterity with which it changes the meaning of the word leche (milk) is quite impressive.Sep 25, 2018
Is leche an insult?
Leche, alternatively "Letse", is used as an expression of annoyance or anger.