Stanch (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stanched (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Stanching.] [OF. estanchier, F. étancher to stpo a liquid from flowing;
akin to Pr., Sp., & Pg. estancar, It. stancare to weary, LL. stancare,
stagnare, to stanch, fr. L. stagnare to be or make stagnant. See
Stagnate.] 1. To stop the flowing of, as blood; to check; also, to stop
the flowing of blood from; as, to stanch a wound. [Written also
staunch.]
Iron or a stone laid to the neck doth stanch the bleeding of the
nose.
Bacon.