To seal an opening, so as to prevent the entry of draughts.
That prevents the entry of draughts.
To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
To burn the surface of, to scorch.
We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?
The patient's mouth is parched from fever.
To roast, as dry grain.
To make very thirsty.
To become superficially burnt; be become sunburned.
The condition of being parched.