Perch Definition
pûrch
perched, perches
noun
perches
A horizontal rod, pole, etc. provided as a roost for birds.
Webster's New World
A position that is secure, advantageous, or prominent.
American Heritage
Any resting place, position, or vantage point, esp. a high or insecure one.
Webster's New World
Anything, as a branch or wire, upon which a bird rests.
Webster's New World
A pole, stick, or rod.
American Heritage
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verb
perched, perches
To alight or rest on or as on a perch.
Webster's New World
To place or set on or as on a perch.
Webster's New World
To stand, sit, or rest on an elevated place or position.
American Heritage
To lay (cloth) on a perch in order to examine it.
American Heritage
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Origin of Perch
Middle English perche from Old French from Latin perca from Greek perkē
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Middle English perche from Old French from Latin pertica stick, pole
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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