PERCH, a fish. See PERCA, ICHTHYOLOGY Index.
PERCHE, a territory of Orleannois in France, 35 miles long, and 30 broad; bounded on the north by Normandy; on the south, by Maine and Dunois; on the east, by Beauce; and on the west, by Maine. It takes its name from a forest, and is pretty fertile. The inhabitants carry on a pretty good trade; and the principal town is Bellefme.