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blench

Main Entry: ¹blench

Pronunciation: \ˈblench\

Function: 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

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