BLENCH


Meaning of BLENCH in English

I. ˈblench intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, to deceive, blench, from Old English blencan to deceive; akin to Old Norse blekkja to impose on

Date: 13th century

: to draw back or turn aside from lack of courage : flinch

Synonyms: see recoil

II. verb

Etymology: alteration of blanch

Date: 1813

: bleach , whiten

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