Per*chance" (?), adv. [F. par by (L. per) + chance. See Par, and
Chance.] By chance; perhaps; peradventure.
Perch"ant (?), n. [F.] A bird tied by the foot, to serve as decoy to
other birds by its fluttering.
Perch"er (?), n. [From Perch, v. i.] 1. One who, or that which,
perches. J. Burroughs.