n. [ From Perch, v. i. ]
n. [ F. ] One of a breed of draught horses originating in Perche, an old district of France; -- called also
a. Above or beyond chemistry; inexplicable by chemical laws. J. Le Conte. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. supercherie. ] Deceit; fraud; imposition. [ Obs. & R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]