flanch Meaning, Definition & Usage

Flanch noun

Etymology

Prov. E., a projection, OF. flanche flank. See Flank.

Wordforms

plural Flanches

Definitions

1. A flange. R.. (Her.) A bearing consisting of a segment of a circle encroaching on the field from the side. ✍ Flanches are always in pairs. A pair of flanches is considered one of the subordinaries.