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noun

Percher n.

One who, or that which, perches.

One of the Insessores.

A Paris candle anciently used in England; also, a large wax candle formerly set upon the altar. (Obs.)

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Percher" Quotes from Famous Books

... Ring-ousel, Merula torquata. This is a new migration, which I have lately discovered about Michaelmas week, and again about the 14th March. 2. Redwing, Turdus iliacus. About old Michaelmas. 3. Fieldfare, Turdus pilaris. Though a percher by day, roosts on the ground. 4. Royston-crow, Cornix cinerea. Most frequent on downs. 5. Woodcock, Scolopax. Appears about old Michaelmas. 6. Snipe, Gallinago minor. Some snipes constantly breed with us. 7. Jack-snipe, Gallinago minima. 8. Wood-pigeon, ...

— The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1 • Gilbert White

Words linked to "Percher" : individual, order Insessores, somebody, mortal, perch, soul, perching bird, person, Aves, class Aves, someone, animal order