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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blench, v. [Sc. form of Eng. blanch: cf. Blench(e ,n., a. and adv.] tr. To blanch or tin (a metal). —1673 Mintmelting Journal (MS) 2.
From blenching, 1 st. 8 lib. Ib.
Blenched pieces casten from the Wardens
