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Definition of: parch
(pärch) v.t.
1. To make extremely dry; shrivel with heat.
2. To dry (corn, peas, etc.) by exposing to great heat; roast slightly.
3. To dry up or shrivel with cold.
—v.i.
4. To become extremely dry; shrivel with heat. [ME parchen, perchen,? ult. <L persiccare <per- thoroughly + siccare dry]
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