Obs. Also blaunchette. [ME., a. OF. blanchet dim. of blanc: see -ET.] White flour or powder for the face.

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c. 1175.  Lamb. Hom., 53. Heo smurieð heom mid blanchet þet is þes deofles sape.

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c. 1330.  R. Brunne (MS. Bowes), 20 (Halliw.). With blaunchette and other flour, To make thaim qwytter of colour.

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