percher

noun

perch·​er

ˈpərchə(r),

ˈpə̄ch-,

ˈpəich-

plural -s

: one that perches: such as

a

: a bird having feet adapted for perching

b

: a textile worker who inspects cloth

c

: a tannery worker who softens hides

called also staker

Word History

Etymology

perch entry 2 + -er

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