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Stool at a counter, e.g. (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

perch

(Other definitions for perch that I've seen before include "Fish and old measure" , "old measure of land" , "bird comes down on" , "Bird's seat - fish" , "Settle" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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