blencher

blench ¹

 (blĕnch)

intr.v. blenched, blench·ing, blench·es

To draw back or shy away, as from fear; flinch.

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[Middle English blenchen, from Old English blencan, to deceive; see bhel- in Indo-European roots.]

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blench′er n.

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blench ²

 (blĕnch)

v.

Variant of blanch.

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blencher

(ˈblɛntʃə)

n

1. obsolete someone employed to scare or obstruct

2. someone who flinches

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