stenchv. t. To stanch.(Harvey.)n.[AS. stenc a strong smell, fr. stincan. See Stink, v. i.]1. A smell; an odor.()Clouds of savory stench involve the sky. (Dryden.)2. 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.()v. t.[AS. stencan to emit a smell, fr. stincan to smell. See Stench, n.] To cause to emit a disagreeable odor; to cause to stink.(Young.)