Overperch

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To perch upon; to fly over. obsolete, transitive

    "With love's light wings did I o'er-perch these walls"

  2. 2
    To tower over

Example

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"With love's light wings did I o'er-perch these walls"

Etymology

From over- + perch.

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