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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

FLANCH

Flanch, n.; pl. Flanches. Etym: [Prov. E., a projection, OF. flanche flank. See Flank. ]

 

1. A flange. [R.]. (Her. )

 

Defn: A bearing consisting of a segment of a circle encroaching on the field from the side.

 

Note: Flanches are always in pairs. A pair of flanches is considered one of the subordinaries.

 

FLANCHED

FLANCHED Flanched, a. (Her. )

 

Defn: Having flanches; -- said of an escutcheon with those bearings.

 

French Dictionary

flancher

flancher v. intr. verbe intransitif familier Céder. : Il a flanché et a mangé toute la tarte. SYNONYME dégonfler ; faiblir ; reculer . aimer