‖n. [ L., a perch. ] (Zool.) A genus of fishes, including the fresh-water perch. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F. ] A fine cotton fabric, having a linen finish, and often printed on one side, -- used for women's and children's wear, and for bedsheets. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

n. [ F. ] A fine kind of cotton goods, usually of one color, and with a glossy surface, -- much use for linings. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ Pref. per- + carbide. ] (Chem.) A compound containing a relatively large amount of carbon. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. per- + carburet. ] (Chem.) A percarbide. [ Obsoles. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Chem.) Combined with a relatively large amount of carbon. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. [ OE. per cas. See Parcase. ] Perhaps; perchance. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]