Blancher — Defs

01 n. One who, or that which, blanches or whitens; esp., one who anneals and cleanses money; also, a chemical preparation for this purpose.

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One who, or that which, blanches or whitens; esp., one who anneals and cleanses money; also, a chemical preparation for this purpose.

02 n. One who, or that which, frightens away or turns aside.

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One who, or that which, frightens away or turns aside.[Obs.]
“And Gynecia, a blancher, which kept the dearest deer from her.” — Sir P. Sidney.

“And so even now hath he divers blanchers belonging to the market, to let and stop the light of the gospel.” — Latimer.