blanchardistEtymologyFrom Blanchard + -ism, after Pierre-Louis Blanchard (1758–1826), a French priest and polemicist, one of the leaders of the movement.blanchardist means A supporter of Blanchardism. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.nounA supporter of Blanchardism.“From these acts of the English vicars apostolic, the Blanchardists appealed (irregularly, it is allowed) to the Irish prelates convened in synod at Tullow.”