v. parched, parch·ing, parch·es v.tr. 1. To make extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat: The midsummer sun parched the earth. See Synonyms at dry. 2. To dry or roast (corn, for example) by exposing to heat. v.intr. To become very dry. [Middle English parchen.] |
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