† ˈblichening, n. Obs. rare—1.
[perh. vbl. n. from *blichen, a southern form of blikne, bliken, to become pale. Cf. blight.]
Mildew, rust, or blight in corn.
| c 1420 Pallad. on Husb. i. 827 For blichenyng [rubigine] and myst take chaf and raf, And ley it on thi lande. |