STENCH

v. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To stanch. [Obs.] Harvey.

2.
n.

A smell; an odor. [Obs.] Clouds of savory stench involve the sky. Dryden.

3.
n.

An ill smell; an offensive odor; a stink. Cowper. Stench trap, a contrivance to prevent stench or foul air from rising from the openings of sewers, drains, etc.

4.
v.

To cause to emit a disagreeable odor; to cause to stink. [Obs.] Young.

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