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parch definition

parch (pärc̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to expose (corn, peas, etc.) to great heat so as to dry or roast slightly
  2. to dry up with heat; make hot and dry
  3. to make very thirsty
  4. to dry up and shrivel with cold

Etymology: ME perchen < ?

intransitive verb

to become very dry, hot, thirsty, etc.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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