n. [ From Perch, v. i. ] 1. One who, or that which, perches. J. Burroughs. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One of the Insessores. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. [ From Perch a pole. ] A Paris candle anciently used in England; also, a large wax candle formerly set upon the altar. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]