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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Perch-,) Peirche-tre, n. [Cf. Perch n.² and Perk-tre n. and late ME. (1465), e.m.E. and mod. Eng. perch in this sense.] A stake set up in a harbour, estuary, etc. as a mark for navigation. — 1553–4 Ayr B. Acc. 121.
[Making a] peirche tre [in the harbour, £1, 2s. 8d.]