Flanch

( Her ) An ordinary formed on each side of the shield by the segment of a circle. throw out flankers. -v. a. To defend by lateral fortifications ( Mil .) To attack by the flank, or sideways. Flannel, n [Fr. flanelle , allied to Lat. lana, wool; Ger flanell; Du. flanel; Dan. flonel ; Ir plain in ] ( Manuf . ) A soft, nappy, woollen stuff, of loose texture. See WOOL. Flannelled, (flan'eld,) a. Wrapped in flannel; as, a flannelled gouty foot.