Flank

flangk, n. the side of an animal from the nbs to the thigh the side of anything, esp of an army or fleet.— v.t to attack or pa round the side of. v.i, to be posted on the side to touch [Fr.flanc, perh, from 1, flact us, flabby, the flank being the weak part of the body See Flaocid. Flanker, flanker, « a fortification which commands the /funk of a.n a ailing force — to defend by flankers to attack sideways. Flannel, nail'd, u. a soft woollen cloth of loose — texture. adj. Flanil'eled. (Orig. flannen W gwlanen, wool