Blanch, v. t. [See Blench.] 1. To avoid, as from fear; to evade; to leave unnoticed.
Ifs and ands to qualify the words of treason, whereby every man might express his malice and blanch his danger.
Bacon.
I suppose you will not blanch Paris in your way.
Reliq. Wot.
2. To cause to turn aside or back; as, to blanch a deer.