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  • English Word Blanch Definition To cover (sheet iron) with a coating of tin.
  • English Word Blanch Definition Fig.: To whiten; to give a favorable appearance to; to whitewash; to palliate.
  • English Word Blanch Definition To grow or become white; as, his cheek blanched with fear; the rose blanches in the sun.
  • English Word Blanch Definition To avoid, as from fear; to evade; to leave unnoticed.
  • English Word Blanch Definition To cause to turn aside or back; as, to blanch a deer.
  • English Word Blanch Definition To use evasion.
  • English Word Blanch Definition Ore, not in masses, but mixed with other minerals.
  • English Word Blanch holding Definition A mode of tenure by the payment of a small duty in white rent (silver) or otherwise.
  • English Word Blanched Definition of Blanch
  • English Word Blancher Definition One who, or that which, blanches or whitens; esp., one who anneals and cleanses money; also, a chemical preparation for this purpose.
  • English Word Blancher Definition One who, or that which, frightens away or turns aside.
  • English Word Blanchimeter Definition An instrument for measuring the bleaching power of chloride of lime and potash; a chlorometer.
  • English Word Blanching Definition of Blanch
  • English Word Blancmange Definition A preparation for desserts, etc., made from isinglass, sea moss, cornstarch, or other gelatinous or starchy substance, with mild, usually sweetened and flavored, and shaped in a mold.
  • English Word Blancmanger Definition A sort of fricassee with white sauce, variously made of capon, fish, etc.
  • English Word Bland Definition Mild; soft; gentle; smooth and soothing in manner; suave; as, a bland temper; bland persuasion; a bland sycophant.
  • English Word Bland Definition Having soft and soothing qualities; not drastic or irritating; not stimulating; as, a bland oil; a bland diet.
  • English Word Blandation Definition Flattery.
  • English Word Blandiloquence Definition Mild, flattering speech.
  • English Word Blandiloquious Definition Fair-spoken; flattering.
  • English Word Blandiloquous Definition Alt. of Blandiloquious
  • English Word Blandise Definition To blandish any one.
  • English Word Blandish Definition To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.
  • English Word Blandish Definition To make agreeable and enticing.
  • English Word Blandished Definition of Blandish
  • English Word Blandisher Definition One who uses blandishments.
  • English Word Blandishing Definition of Blandish
  • English Word Blandishment Definition The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; cajolery; allurement.
  • English Word Blandly Definition In a bland manner; mildly; suavely.
  • English Word Blandness Definition The state or quality of being bland.