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Flanch
Pronunciation : Flanch
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [Prov. E., a projection, OF. flanche flank. See Flank.]
Definition : 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.
pl. Flanches.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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