Stench, n. [AS. stenc a strong smell, fr. stincan. See Stink, v. i.] 1. A smell; an odor.
Clouds of savory stench involve the sky. Dryden.
2. An ill smell; an offensive odor; a stink. Cowper.
Stench trap, a contrivance to prevent stench or foul air from rising from the openings of sewers, drains, etc.