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Blanche Definition

Blanche (blanc̀¸h)

noun

a feminine name

Etymology: Fr, lit., white, fem. of blanc: see blank

Blanche Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • give: Given carte blanche, which piece of work or project would you most like to direct?
  • have: You have carte blanche in the account of human lives.
  • do: While this is doing blanche the tomatoes in hot water so the skins start to peel.
  • offer: But the Act does not offer carte blanche for anyone who might now think bankruptcy is the easiest way out.
  • hand: The terrorist attacks handed a temporary carte blanche to missile defense advocates, with important implications for the disarmament agenda of the 21st century.

Preposition: for

  • minute: Kitchen Tips: Ideal for freezing, select young beans, wash well and trim ends and blanche for 3 minutes.

Noun used with modifier

  • carte: Given carte blanche, which piece of work or project would you most like to direct?
  • business: Each state's Business Corporation Act gives business corporations carte blanche to engage in any lawful business activity.
  • time: During this time blanche any veg you may wish to add, fine beans and asparagus are good choices.
  • scientist: He is thereby giving scientists carte blanche to do as they please.
  • corporation: Each state's Business Corporation Act gives business corporations carte blanche to engage in any lawful business activity.

Browse dictionary entries near Blanche

  1. blanch
  2. Blanca Peak
  3. blanc fixe
  4. blanc de blancs
  5. Blanc
  6. blameworthy
  7. blameless
  8. blameful
  9. blamed
  10. blame
  1. blancmange
  2. bland
  3. blandish
  4. blandishment
  5. blank
  6. blank check
  7. blank endorsement
  8. blank out
  9. blank verse
  10. blanket