verb
parch
Parch (verb) means to burn the surface of, to scorch.
verb
1
To burn the surface of, to scorch.
2
To roast, as dry grain.
3
To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
4
To be very thirsty.
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Etymology
From Middle English parchen, paarchen (“to parch; dry; roast”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps a variant of Middle English perchen (“to roast”).
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What is the meaning of parch?
"parch" (verb) means to burn the surface of, to scorch.
What are the different meanings of parch?
"parch" has 3 main meanings: 1. To burn the surface of, to scorch; 2. To roast, as dry grain; 3. To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.