v. Obs. [f. AT- pref.2 + BLENCH v., OE. blencan to deceive, escape.] intr. To escape.

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c. 1275.  Sinners Beware, in O. E. Misc., 79. And cunnen atblenche From sathanases wrenche.

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c. 1275.  Death, 8, Ibid., 168. From þe dreorie deað ne mai nomon at-blenche.

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