† 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. c1420Pallad. on Husb. i. 827 For blichenyng [rubigine] and myst take chaf and raf, And ley it on thi lande.