'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]

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