'Flanches' definitions:
Definition of 'Flanches'
From: GCIDE
- Flanch \Flanch\, n.; pl. Flanches. [Prov. E., a projection, OF. flanche flank. See Flank.]
- 1. A flange. [R.]. (Her.) A bearing consisting of a segment of a circle encroaching on the field from the side. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Flanches are always in pairs. A pair of flanches is considered one of the subordinaries. [1913 Webster]