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blanch [blanch, blänch] Etymology: Fr, blanchir, to become white 1 to cause to become pale, as a nailbed may be blanched by using digital pressure. 2 to press blood away and wait for return, such as blanching of fingernails and return of blood. 3 to become white or pale, as from vasoconstriction accompanying fear or anger. blanch to become pale. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``You can get smoke detectors that will shake the bed and wake you up,'' she reassured Helen Blancher, who has difficulty hearing. This new acquisition represents a great opportunity for us to secure good assets at a fair price," says Suzanne Blancher, president and CEO of Cascades' Tissue Group. Doctor Blancher did favor more government intervention in the schooling of deaf children with regular visits from government officials who would monitor this "mainstreaming system. |
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