perch

yellow perch (Perca flavescens)

Meanings

Noun

Verb

  • To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
  • To sit upon the edge of something.
  • To stay in an elevated position.
  • To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
  • To inspect cloth using a perch.

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Origin

  • From Middle English perche, from Old French perche, from Latin perca, from Ancient Greek πέρκη ("perch"), cognate with περκνός.
  • From Middle English perche, from Old French perche, from Latin pertica ("staff”, “long pole”, “measuring rod").

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