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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Perch,) Perche, Parch, n.2 [e.m.E. and ME. perche (c 1290), pearch(e (16th c.), peerch (17th c.), pole, staff, wooden bar, etc. (= Perk n.), F. perche (13th c. in Littré).] = Perch-tre n. —1620–21 Dumbarton Common Gd. Acc. 26.
For bringing hame the perche fra Finlastoun which was caryit away be the force of the wattir 1693 Glasgow B. Rec. IV. 77.
For setting up the parches now fallen doune betuixt Newport and Crawfurdsdyck for incourageing all ships … to repair to Newport Glasgow
