Blank (3)

Blank, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Blanked (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Blanking.] [Cf. 3d Blanch.] 1. To make void; to annul. Spenser.

2. To blanch; to make blank; to damp the spirits of; to dispirit or confuse.

Each opposite that blanks the face of joy.

Shak.